★ Virtually as Struck ★

Anastasius I, 491-518 AD. Gold Solidus (20 mm, 4,50 g.). Constantinople, struck 507-518 AD. DN ANASTASIVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield on left arm. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC A, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled P-headed cross (Christogram). Star in left field. In exergue CONOB. SB. 5; DOC 7a. Hahn MIB 7a. Mint state with lustrous surfaces.