Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 19.5 mm, 4.46 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 8th officina (H), 491-498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG H / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding in right hand a long voided cross; in field to right, star. DOC 3g. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Small area of striking weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.