Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h),

Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 491-498. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long voided cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. DOC 3i. MIB 3-5. SB 3. An excellent piece, sharply struck and with a lovely reverse. Good extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), ex Hess-Leu 36, 17-18 April 1968, 602.