Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck circa 507. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield over left shoulder / Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed christogram in right hand; star in left field; H//CONOB. DOC 6 var. (unlisted officina); MIBE 6a; SB 4. Minor die rust, otherwise lustrous. Choice EF. Marks 500th anniversary of Christ’s birth.
