Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus, gold, Constantinople, E = 5th officina, 492-507.
Obv: D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG 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. VICTORIA AVGGG E/CONOB Victory standing to left, holding a long jeweled cross; in field to right, star.
DOC 5a. MIBE 4a. SB 3
Weight: 4.12 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.