BYZANTINE. Anastasius I. 491-518. PB Seal (23mm, 10.49 g, 12h). [DN AN]ASTAS IO PERP AVG, helmeted and draped facing bust / Victory advancing right, holding wreath or crown in either hand. BLS I 1; DOCBS –. VF. Rare, much more so than similar seals of Justinian.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 136 (29 march 2006), lot 255.