Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.23 g, 7 h), Constantinople, I = 10th officina, 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC 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 I/CONOB Victory standing left, holding in right hand a long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; in field to left, star. DOC 7j. MIBE 7. SB 5. A couple of minor deposits, peck marks, otherwise, very fine.