455, Lot: 393. Estimate $300. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 492-507. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 3i; MIBE 4a; SB 3. Trace of deposits on obverse, minor die rust, minor divot on reverse. Good VF.

From the J. B. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 128 (7 December 2005), lot 426; Malter 84 (29 February 2004), lot 387.