Description
Pseudo-Imperial, in the name of Anastasius I, time of Theodoric (post AD 493)
AV Solidus.
Obverse: Bust of Anastasius facing diademed, helmeted and cuirassed, holding a spear and shield decorated with the motif of a horseman spearing a fallen enemy, DN ANASTA-SIVS PERP AVG.
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding cross-topped sceptre, star in right field, VICTORI-A AVGGGI, COMOB in exergue.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
(Unlisted in Metlich).
4.46g.