BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anastasius I. AD. 491-518. Gold Solidus (4.48 gm; 20 mm).Constantinople, 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy below. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed Chi-Rho; in left field, star; B//CONOB. DOC 7b; MIBE 7; SB 5. NGC MS (Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5).