Ancient World Anastasius I, 491-518. AV solidus. Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck circa 507-518
D N ANASTA–SIVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield over left shoulder / VICTORI–A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram in right hand; star in left field; H / CONOB. Sear 5. EF