★ Victory holding Long Cross ★

Anastasius I, 491-518 AD. Gold Solidus (22 mm, 4,49 g.), Constantinople, 507-518 AD. D N ANASTASIVSP P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, his head turned slightly to right, wearing diadem, holding a spear with his right hand and a shield ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC Γ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long cross; in right field, star. DOC 3i. MIBE 4a. SB 3. Some minor areas of flatness, otherwise, good very fine. Attractive lustrous surface.