Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.05 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 10th officina (I), 498-518. 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 I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding in right hand long staff surmounted by reversed christogram; in field to left, star. DOC 7j. MIBE 7. SB 5. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.