447, Lot: 599. Estimate $400. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.24 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 492-507. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to right; A//CONOB. DOC 3a; MIBE 4a; SB 3. lustrous, scratch on reverse, edge slightly clipped. EF.