ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Anastasius I (A.D. 491-518), Gold Solidus, 4.48g, 6h. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, inclined slightly to right, holding a spear over shoulder, and a shield decorated with horseman spearing downward, plume in helmet. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Δ , Victory standing left, holding a long rho- headed cross, a star on left, CONOB in exergue, the O and B divided by Victory’s foot (DOC 7d; MIB 7; S 5). Lustrous, choice extremely fine. $500
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