Anastasius, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 3.87, 6 h), circa 507-518, Constantinople, I = 10th officina. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding shield with horseman motif with his left arm and spear with his right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB, Victory standing to left, supporting long staff surmounted by inverted staurogram in her right hand; star in left field. DOC 7J. MIBE 7. SB 5. Clipped; minor marks, otherwise very fine
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