Byzantium, Anastasius I, 491-518, Solidus SOLD

$3,700.00

As Sear 3 but a distinct reverse type not listed in Sear. Constantinople mint, officina I, 10th officina,  Obv: D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield on left arm decorated with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, holding a thick, heavily jeweled staff surmounted by a jewelled Cross Pattee; star to left, CONOB in exergue.  Perfectly struck on prooflike surfaces. Full prooflike lustre, brilliant mint state. A superb coin in every respect. In a NGC holder labeled Gem Uncirculated.

As Sear 3 but a distinct reverse type not listed in Sear. Constantinople mint, officina I, 10th officina,  Obv: D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield on left arm decorated with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing facing, head left, holding a thick, heavily jeweled staff surmounted by a jewelled Cross Pattee; star to left, CONOB in exergue.  Perfectly struck on prooflike surfaces. Full prooflike lustre, brilliant mint state. A superb coin in every respect. In a NGC holder labeled Gem Uncirculated.