149, Lot: 377. Estimate $200. Sold for $268. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.35 g). Constantinople mint. Struck 491-498. Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; CONOB. DOC -; MIBE 3b; SB 3. VF, scratches and graffiti on both sides. Rare variety lacking the officina number.