Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 492-507. D N ANASTAS IVS PERP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field; A//CONOB. DOC –; MIBE 3a; SB 3. Hint of die rust, reverse double struck. EF.
