Solidus of Anastasius I, Constnatinople
r. 491 - 518
Anastasios I
Byzantine
Obv. Bust of Anastasius facing r., wearing helmet with plume, trefoil ornament, circle on front of helmet, diadem with ties not showing. With r. hand holds spear behind head, on left shoulder shield decorated with horseman spearing enemy.
Rev.: Victory standing left holding long staff surmounted with X P, in field left: star.
Gold
Byzantine period, Early