★ A beautiful solidus of Anastasius I ★

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 507-518. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled staff surmounted by inverted Chi-Rho in her right hand; in field to left, star. DOC 7a. MIB 7. SB 5. A very attractive example. Good extremely fine.