Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 10.5 mm, 4.45 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 6th officina (S retrograde), 498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding in right hand a long staff surmounted by reversed christogram; in field to left, star. DOC 6 (officina not listed). MIBE 6a. SB 4. Minor flatness on nose, otherwise, extremely fine.