Ancients: , Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (23mm, 4.47 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, brushed, edge bend....

Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (23mm, 4.47 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, brushed, edge bend. Constantinople, 2nd officina, AD 498-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG B, Victory standing facing, head left, grounded jeweled staff surmounted by reversed staurogram in right hand; star in left field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 5. Ex Leu Numismatik AG, private sale; Nea Rhomē Collection. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved