366, Lot: 942. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 492-507. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; A//CONOB. DOC 3a; MIBE 4a; SB 3. EF, lustrous.