the flat top 4 noted as CGS variety 5
the figure of Britannia standing upon a rock in the sea holding a trident in her right hand
light iridescent toning
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (Bentley 563
Anastasius I, Gold Solidus the flat top 4 notedAnastasius (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.