Ancients
Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 7h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 498-518, 4th officina. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ , Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizontal crossbar in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 3.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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