Anastasius I (491-518), Solidus; AV (4,52 g; 20,1 mm)

Anastasius I (491-518), Solidus; AV (4,52 g; 20,1 mm)
Struck circa 498. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVC, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head turned slightly to r., holding short spear with his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman, over his left shoulder;  Rv. VICTORI-A AVGGG Z / CONOB, Victory standing l., holding long, jewelled cross surmounted by reversed christogram; in field to l., eight-pointed star. MIBE 6a; Sear 4. Good extremely fine.