From Nomos Auction

Byzantine Empire
AV Solidus ND Constantinople Mint 10th. officina
21mm. 4.49g. 6h.
Struck 492-507AD
Anastasius I 491-518AD
D N ANASTA SIVS
Helmeted/ cuirassed bust facing/ holding spear/ shield
VICTORI A AVGGG I
Victoria standing left/ holding long jeweled cross/ star in right field
DOC 3i MIBE 4a SB 3

 

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Nice!! I got skunked on all my NAC and Nomos lots. Looks like a great coin. Congrats!

 

Thanks/ I won that solidus for 850. The AR Philip I Antoninianus (Stag) cost me 500 (way over estimate)

 

Nice, love the details on Victory.

 

Very nice reverse details. Good price also. Congrats!

 

A great Solidus. I like the cross on the emperor's helmet. Very good price, too. I was outbid on all my lots.

 

John, Nice score ! I sold a nice looking solidus of the same type as yours almost 4 years ago at a Heritage auction for $960.00 (including buyers premium), see photo below. Your coin has much better detail on the face of Anastasius . As Dirk pointed out, examples with a cross on the helmet are more desirable. Gem grade examples of this solidus are fetching high prices today .