Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Uncertain mint, 10th officina.Electronic Auction 478 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Uncertain mint, 10th officina. D N ANASTA SIVS P P AVC, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI A AVCCC, Victory standing left, holding jeweled cross; star to right; I//CONOR. Cf. DOC 3i; cf. MIBE 4a; cf. SB 3 (for issues with CONOB); cf. CNG E-470, lot 446. Area of weak strike, hint of underlying luster. EF. |