Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.26 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 7th officina (Z), c. 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head turned slightly to right, holding spear with his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Z/CONOB Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by a reversed staurogram; in field to left, star. DOC 7g. MIBE 7. SB 5. Very fine.