Byzantine Empire, Anastasius I, 491-518, Solidus 492-507, Constantinople

Byzantine Empire. Anastasius I, 491-518. AU Solidus, Constantinople, 492-507 AD, 4.49 gr., 20.5mm.
Obv: D N ANASTASIUS P P AUG; helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, holding spear over right shoulder, shield with horseman and fallen enemy-motif on left shoulder //
Rev: VICTORIA AUCCC I; Victory standing to the left, holding long jeweled cross; in right field: ✱, in exergue: CONOB.

Ref: DOC 3i; MIBE 4a; Sear 3.

Lustrous. Extremely fine