Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.15 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 6th officina (S), 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing slightly to right, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG S / CONOB Victory standing left, holding in right hand long cross; in field to right, star. DOC 3f. MIBE 4. SB 3. Short scratch in the obverse field, otherwise, good very fine.