THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
ANASTASIUS I, 491-518
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 507-518. Officina H. 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 H Victory standing to l. holding long staff surmounted by Staurogram with P inverted to l. Star on l. CONO B in exergue. Sear 5. DOC 7h. MIB 7. 4.40 g. Rare. Uncirculated Ex Auction Gorny & Mosch 200, Munich, 2011, Lot 2922.