CNG 94, Lot: 1131. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 491-492. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; S//CONOB. DOC 3f; MIBE 3a; SB 3. Near EF, lustrous, “P” graffito in right field of obverse.

From the Ronald J. Hansen Collection. Ex Helios 2 (25 November 2008), lot 506.