CNG 93, Lot: 1294. Estimate $500. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 491-492. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; star to right; ς//CONOB. DOC 3f; MIBE 3a; SB 3. EF, toned, shallow test cut on edge.