Ancients
Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 7h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 10th officina, AD 498-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P 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 / VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, long staff surmounted by reverted staurogram in right hand; star to left, CONOB in exergue. Sear 5. Perfectly struck on prooflike surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-3000 USD