Anastasius I AV Solidus. Thessalonica, AD 491-518. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding shield with horseman device on left shoulder; spear in right hand over shoulder / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in left and right field, CONOB in exergue. DOC 27; MIBE 15; Sear 30. 4.47g, 20mm, 6h.
Fleur De Coin; a spectacular example. Rare.
Acquired from Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH.