small punch privy security mark below reverse shield
citing Sidray as Ibn Wazir on obverse and citing al-Mahdi billah Muhammad b
09g (Bull 2724
normal toothed border around rim both sides
Anastasius I, Gold Solidus, Constantinople small punch privy security markAnastasius 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.