Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 16 mm, 2.52 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, circa 507-518. 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 horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA 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 3a. SB 3. Heavily clipped, with severe traces of mounting and edge filing and minor graffiti on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.