Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.48 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius 3/4 facing to right, holding spear in his right hand and shield ornamented with rider over his left left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCCI / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long cross; to right, star. DOC 3i. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Attractive, clear and sharp example. Scuff on obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.