BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Anastasius I, 491-518, AV solidus (4.37g), Constantinople, S-3, SB-3, DOC-3i, struck from 492-507, 10th officina, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm, D N ANASTA-SIVS P P AVG // Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross, star in right field, VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB, a few hairlines in obverse field, pleasing surfaces with traces of original luster, EF.