THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
ANASTASIUS I, 491-518
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 492-507. Officina I. Obv. D N ANASTA - SIVS P P AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, turned very slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI A AVGGG I Victory standing to l. holding long jewelled cross. Star on r. CONOB in exergue. Sear 3. DOC 3i. MIB 4a. 4.41 g. Rare. Extremely fine. Ex Auction SINCONA 3. Zurich, October 2011. Lot 3011. Ex Auction Münzen & Medaillen AG 8., Basel, June 1998. Lot 238. Ex Auction Auctiones AG 11. Basel, 1980. Lot 563.