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, tall plume in helmet. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Δ , Victory standing left, holding a long jewelled cross, a star on right, CONOB in exergue (DOC 4 var; MIB 3; S 3). Trivial obverse metal flaw, choice extremely fine. $600
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