Byzantine Empire, Anastasius I, 491-518, Solidus, Constantinople

Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I, 491-518. AV Solidus, Constantinople, 10th officina; 21 mm; 4.50 g; 6h.
Obverse: D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left //
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram in right hand; star in left field, CONOB in exergue.

Sear 5.

Strongly struck from fresh dies on prooflike flan. A lovely example.

Mint state. NGC Choice MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5