Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.50 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 491-498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG S / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long voided cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. DOC 3f. MIB 4. SB 3. A sharply struck and lustrous piece. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good extremely fine.