Description
Anastasius I (AD 491-518).
Gold Solidus, mint of Constantinople, AD 498.
Obverse: DN ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, helmeted bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG Θ, Victory standing left, holding long cross topped with an inverted Christogram, star in left field, CONOB in exergue.
(Sear 5; MIB 7).
Extremely Fine. Lustrous. Flan flaw in left obverse field.
4.49g.