Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.30 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif in left hand / VICTORI-A AVCCC, Victory standing left, holding jewelled cross in right hand; star to right; H//CONOB. DOC 3g; MIBE 4a; SB 3. Near EF. Well struck from fresh dies.
