Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I (AD 491-518). Gold Solidus,Constantinople, 8th officina (H), AD 492-507

Anastasius I (AD 491-518) . AV Solidus (Gold, 20. 5 mm, 4. 49 g, 6 h) , Constantinople, 8th officina (H) , 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 H / CONOB Victory standing to left, holding a long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Ref: DOC 3g. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Lustrous and sharp. extremely fine.