Anastasius - SOLIDUS gold! (N1818)

Anastasius I. 491-518. Gold Solidus (4.34 g, 21 mm). Constantinople, 507-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy below. Reverse VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed P; in left field, star; CONOB. DOC 7b; MIBE 7; SB 5 aEF