Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, light graffito. Constantinople, 10th officina, ca. AD 491-498. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head slightly right, with spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, with grounded jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 3. A gorgeous example with an exceptionally large depiction of Victory. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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