Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 5h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 4/5. Thessalonica. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, 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, Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizontal crossbar in right hand; star flanking Victory in fields, CONOB in exergue. Sear 30. Stunning example struck from fresh dies with crisp details on bright flashy surfaces. Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction XIX (26 March 2020), lot 990; Acquired from Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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