366, Lot: 943. Estimate $300. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.29 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th 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; S//CONOB. DOC 3f; MIBE 3a; SB 3. Good VF, once mounted in jewelry.