Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.30 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 507-518. 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 A / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled staff surmounted by inverted staurogram in her right hand; in field to left, star. DOC 7j. MIBE 7. SB 5. Somewhat clipped. A few graffiti and slightly wavy, otherwise, very fine.