An excellent coin, sharply struck.
Byzantine Empire
Anastasius I (491–518), Solidus 507-518, Constantinople mint
Obverse: parl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder
DN ANASTASIVS P P AVG
Reverse: Victory standing front, head to left, holding long cross in her right hand; in field to right, star, CONOB in exergue
VICTORIA AVGGG Z
Gold, diameter 21 mm, weight 4.49 g
