Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius 3/4 facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield over his left shoulder; no visible diadem ends. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC A / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long rho-topped cross; to left, star. DOC 7a. MIB 7. SB 5. Bright, sharp and lustrous. Good extremely fine.