Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.04 g, 7 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina, 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head turned slightly to right, holding short spear with his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross surmounted by reversed christogram; in field to left, eight-pointed star. DOC 7b. MIBE 7. SB 5. Light crease, otherwise, very fine.