Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck 507-518. EF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Byzantine, Gold Estimate: $ 500 |
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Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck 507-518. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; star to left; H//CONOB. DOC 7h; MIBE 7; SB 5. Lustrous, minor die rust on obverse, tiny metal flaw on reverse. EF. A wonderful strike. |