Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I (AD 491-518). Gold Solidus,Constantinople, 3rd officina (Γ), AD 492-507

Anastasius I (AD 491-518) . AV Solidus (Gold, 15 mm, 3. 64 g, 6 h) , Constantinople, 3rd officina (Γ) , AD 492-507. Obv: D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev: VICTORI-A AVGGG Γ / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding a long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Ref: DOC (3c) ; MIBE 4a; SB 3. Clipped in antiquity, otherwise, very fine.