Anastasius I, Gold Solidus, Constantinople 3 (this obverse die))

3 (this obverse die))

citing Sidray as Ibn Wazir on obverse and citing al-Mahdi billah Muhammad b

small punch privy security mark below reverse shield

date either side of 3 (S

All have been slabbed by NGC as Halfcrown PF65

Anastasius I, Gold Solidus, Constantinople 3 (this obverse die))Anastasius I (A. D. 491 518), Gold Solidus. Mint of Constantinople. D N ANASTA SIVS P P AVG, pearl diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to the right, a spear across shoulder and holding a shield, rev. VICTORI A AVGGG , Victory standing left, holding a long staff surmounted by an inverted rho, a star on left, CONOB in exergue, 4. 48g., 6h (S 5; DO 7). Lustrous, extremely fine.