Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.20 g, 6 h), Constantinople, E = 5th officina, 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG E/CONOB Victory standing to left, holding a long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. DOC 5a. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Flan slightly wavy, graffito, porosity, otherwise, nearly very fine.