CNG 87, Lot: 1185. Estimate $500. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 492-507. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif; trefoil ornament on helmet / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. DOC 3c; MIBE 4a; SB 3. EF, struck with slightly rusty dies. Good portrait coin.