The Gepids. Uncertain king. AR Quarter Siliqua, in the name of Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I (491-518), Syrmium mint, 491-552 AD. D/ DN ΛNΛSTΛSIVS PP ΛVC. Pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right. R/ Λ INVICT-ΛRVMΛN. Monogram of Theodoric; cross, above; below, star. Cf. Demo 69-78. AR. g. 0.97 mm. 14.00 RR. Very rare and in exceptional condition for issue. Superb, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.