Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 10th officina (I), 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 I / 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. Sharp, well centered, and lustrous. Good extremely fine.