BYZANTINE EMPIRE. ANASTASIUS, AD 491-518. Solidus, Constantinople, about 492-507. AV 4.46 g. DN ANASTA - SIVS PP AVG Cuirassed bust facing, wearing diadem and crested helmet, holding shield with his l. hand, shouldering spear with his r. hand. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGGA / * / CONOB Victory, wearing long dress, standing l., holding long cross with her r. hand. DO 5,3a; MIB I, 99,4; Sear 36,3. Extremely fine