★ Victory holding Chi-Rho ★

Anastasius I. 491-518 AD. Gold Solidus, (21 mm. 4,49 g.). Constantinople. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust, three-quarters facing to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Γ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding Chi-Rho. Star in left field. Mintmark CONOB. Sear Byz. 5; DOC I 7e; MIB 7. Slightly heavier than usually. A very few areas of flatness, otherwise, good extremely fine with a spectacular complete mint luster, perfectly defined. Interesting transitional type showing Victory holding a scepter surmounted by a reverse Chi-Rho.