ANASTASIUS I. 491-518 AD. AV Solidus (4.46 gm). Struck 491-498 AD. Constantinople mint. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust THREE-QUARTERS FACING TO RIGHT, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; star in right field; G/CONOB. DOC I 3c; MIB 3; BN 1-7 var. (different officinae); SB 3. EF. ($400) Ex Classical Numismatic Group Auction 51 (15 September 1999), lot 1561. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2244. Lot sold for $400, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.