Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.13 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 2nd officina (B), 498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVI Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I 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 (6a). MIBE 6a. SB 4. Planchet flaws and attempted punctures, otherwise, nearly very fine.