Triton XIX, Lot: 687. Estimate $750. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 492-507. D N ANASTA–SIVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield over left shoulder / VICTORI–A AVCCC, Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field; I//CONOB. DOC 5 var. (officina); MIBE 4a; SB 3. EF, lustrous. Rare variety without pellet on helmet.