Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 10th officina. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram in right hand; star in left field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 5. Strongly struck from fresh dies on prooflike flan.
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Price realized | 1'700 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |