Ancients
Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (20mm, 4.51 gm, 5h). Constantinople, 10th officina. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; I//CONOB. Sear 3. DOC 3b. Graffiti in right obverse field. NGC (photo-certificate) MS 4/5 - 3/5, graffito.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection.
Estimate: 600-850 USD