CNG 88, Lot: 1457. Estimate $500. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck circa 492-507. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 4b; MIBE 4a; SB 3. VF, flan slightly wavy. Unusually fine style with large, clear lettering.