Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.20 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 3rd officina (Γ), 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius 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 Γ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross surmounted by reversed staurogram; in field to left, star. DOC 7c. MIB 7. SB 5. With a provincial looking portrait. Mount marks on edge, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.