Anastasius I AD 491-518. Struck AD 507-518. Constantinople. 10th officina
Solidus AV
18mm., 4,54g.
D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif over left shoulder / VICTO[RI]-A AVGGG I, Victory standing left, holding staff surmounted by reversed staurogram, star to left, CONOB in exergue.
extremely fine
DOC 7j; MIBE 7; Sear 5.