THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
ANASTASIUS I, 491-518
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 492-507. Officina Z. Obv. D N ANASTA - SIVS P P AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, turned very slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI A AVGGG Z Victory standing to l. holding long jewelled cross. Star on r. CONOB in exergue. Sear 3. DOC 3 var. MIB 4. 4.48 g. Rare. Slightly rusty dies. About uncirculated. Purchased from Baldwin's, London, May 1981