Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.49 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, circa 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS 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. VICTORI-A AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long staff surmounted by inverted christogram in her right hand; in field to left, star. DOC -. MIBE 6a. SB 4. Light deposits and with very minor die rust on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.