★ Virtually as struck ★

Anastasius I, 491-518 AD. Gold Solidus (20 mm, 4,44 g.). Constantinople, 10th. Officina I, 507-518 AD. D N ANASTASIVSP P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, wearing diadem, holding a spear with his right hand and a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long cross; in right field, star. DOC 3i. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Extremely fine, virtually as struck, lustrous slightly heavier than usually example.