Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 3.97 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 5th officina (E), 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding a spear with his right hand and a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC E / CONOB Victory standing left, holding in right hand a long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; in field to left, star. DOC 7e. MIBE 7. SB 5. Good very fine.