149, Lot: 378. Estimate $300. Sold for $451. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.43 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; G/CONOB. DOC I 3e; SB 3. Near EF.