CNG 100, Lot: 275. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck 492-507. Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to right; Θ//CONOB. DOC (3h); MIBE 4a; SB 3. EF, light die scratches.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Joel Malter, September 1983.