Anastasius I AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 491-498. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, cross on helmet, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG S, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. MIBE 4a; DOC 4 (unlisted officina); Sear 3; Roma XXIX, 618 (same obv. die). 4.43g, 21mm, 6h.
Good Extremely Fine; flan flaw. Scarce type with the emperor's helmet decorated with a cross rather than a trefoil ornament.