142, Lot: 199. Estimate $200. Sold for $211. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.45 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 491-498. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; no ornament on helmet / Victory standing left, holding long cross, star in right field;
Q//COMOB. DOC I 5 var. (different officinae); SB 3. VF, flat on face, edge mark. Very scarce variety with no ornament on helmet.