Anastasius I AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 491-498. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG Θ, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. MIBE 4a; DOC 4b; Sear 3. 4.38g, 20mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine; slightly wavy flan, test punch to rev.
From a private European collection.