Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.48 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 1st officina (A), 498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC 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. VICTORI-A AVGGG A / CONOB Victory standing left, holding in right hand a long staff surmounted by reversed Chi-Rho; in field to left, star. DOC 6 var ( officina not listed ). MIBE 6a. SB 4. A couple of very minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.