Ancients: , Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5....

Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 10th officina, ca. AD 491-498. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head slightly right, with spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, with grounded jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 3. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved