Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 507-518. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; star to left; I//CONOB. DOC 7j; MIBE 7; SB 5. Light scratches, edge mark, slight wave in flan. Near EF.
From the MacKay Collection of Byzantine Gold and Silver, purchased from Seaby, 10 May 1984, for £220.