Byzantine Empire, Anastasius I (498-518 AD), Gold Solidus, 4.09 gms, Constantinople Mint, Obv. pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif legends ‘D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG’ around, Rev. Victory standing facing, head to left, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram, star in left field, CONOB in exergue, legends ‘VICTORIA AVGGG Є’ around, Sear #5, MIBE #7,