★ An exceptional solidus of Anastasius I ★

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.49 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 a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled staff surmounted by inverted staurogram in her right hand; in field to left, star. DOC 7j. MIBE 7. SB 5. Lustrous and very sharply struck, an exceptional piece. Virtually as struck.

From the Nea Rhomē Collection, formed in the early 2000s.