Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1296. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Monday, 10 January 2005.  Sold For $875. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANASTASIUS I. 491-518 AD. AV Solidus (4.51 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 491-498 AD. D N ANASTA SIVS PP AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; helmet adorned with cross / VICTORI A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in right field; G/CONOB. DOC I 4a; MIB 4; SB 3. EF, minor die wear on obverse. Rare variety with cross ornament attached to the diadem. ($750)