THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Anastasius, 11 April 491 – 1 July 518
Solidus 498, AV 4.48 g. D N ANASTA – SIVS PP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, cross on helmet, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG B Victory standing l., supporting long staff surmounted by Christogram; in l. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. DO 6a. MIBE 6. Sear 4.
Good extremely fine
Ex Gorny and Mosch sale 215, 2013, 1127.