Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, circa 491-492. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to left and to right, a star. DOC 27. MIBE 15. SB 30. Rare. Lustrous and well struck. Good extremely fine.