heavy cross and pellets coinage (1465)
the figure of Britannia standing upon a rock in the sea holding a trident in her right hand
light iridescent toning
An excellent example
crowned youthful head left
Anastasius I, Gold Solidus heavy cross and pellets coinageAnastasius (11 April 491 9 July 518), gold Solidus, Constantinople, officina , DN ANASTASIVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust, three quarters facing, holding spear and shield, rev. VICTORI AAVCCC , in exergue CONOB, Victory standing holding long staff with reverse tau rho, 4. 01g (S 5). Lightly cleaned, well struck from deteriorating dies, marks in fields, very fine.