Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 10th officina (I), 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I 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 a long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. DOC 3i. MIBE 4a. SB 3. An attractive and well struck example. About extremely fine.