Anastasius I, 491 -518 Solidus 497-518, AV 20.5mm., 4.19g. D N ANASTA – SIVS PP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VICTOR – I – A AVGGG B Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled staff surmounted by Christogram; to l., star. DO 7. Sear 5.
Virtually as struck and almost FDC.