Ancients
Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 9th officina. DN ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield on left arm decorated with horseman motif / VICTOR-IA AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizontal cross bar in right hand; star to right. Sear 5. A choice example, slight weakness in forehead and left eye.
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Estimate: 700-900 USD