Anastasius I, 491-518. Follis (Bronze, 23 mm, 5.07 g, 6 h), small module, Constantinopolis. [D N AN]ASTASIVS P P AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I to right. Rev. Large M; above, cross; in exergue, CON. DOC 16. MIB 22. SB 14. Flan crack and somewhat brushed, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.