Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.51 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 491-498. D N ANASTASIVS 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. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long voided cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. DOC 3i. MIB 4. SB 3. Scrapes on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.