Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.45 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 492-507. EF.Triton XXVII – Session 6 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.45 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 492-507. D N ANASTA SIVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield on left shoulder decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 3i; MIBE 4a; SB 3. Lightly toned with some luster. EF. Helmet decorated with the less commonly seen simple cross rather than trefoil. |