Anastasius I. 492-507 AD. Constantinople

AV Solidus, 4.45g (21mm, 6h). D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, cross on helmet, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head to left, holding jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue.Pedigree: This coin published in I. Vecchi, R. Beale and S. Parkin, The Mare Nostrum Hoard (forthcoming); From the Mare Nostum Hoard (1954).References: MIBE 4a; DOC 4b; Sear 3.Grade: Mint State. Scarce type with the emperor's helmet decorated with a cross rather than a trefoil ornament. (bz1043)Scroll down for more information about this coin.