140, Lot: 193. Estimate $300. Sold for $330. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.43 g). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 491-498. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; cross on helmet / Victory standing left, holding long cross, star in right field; A//CONOB. DOC I 3a; SB 3. VF. Scarce variety with cross on helmet.