Anastasius I AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 498-518. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVC, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVCCC A, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed Christogram; star in left field, CONOB in exergue. MIBE 6a; DOC 6 var. (unlisted officina); Sear 4 var. (same); CNG Triton XX, lot 953 (same dies). 4.46g, 21mm, 7h.
Good Extremely Fine; minor scratches to rev., well-centered. Extremely Rare with this unlisted officina.
Acquired from Nomos AG.
Price realized | 900 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |