Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 3rd officina (Γ), 492-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, 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. VICTORIA AVGGG Γ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross surmounted by reversed staurogram; in field to left, star. DOC (3c). MIBE 4a. SB 3. Double-struck, otherwise, extremely fine.