Anastasius I AV Solidus, Constantinopolis
Anastasius I (491-518 AD). AV Solidus (20 mm, 4.38 g), Constantinopolis, c. 491-498.
Obv. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif.
Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I, Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled staff surmounted by Christogram; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB.
S. 3; Ratto 311; DOC 3.
Almost invisible graffiti on reverse. Extremely fine.