★ Virtually as struck ★

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 491-498. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; in right field, star. DOC 3i . MIB 3-5. SB 3. Minor area of weakness on the obverse , otherwise, virtually as struck.