TYPE Byzantine Empire, Anastasius I (491-518 AD), bronze follis, Constantinople mint
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Diademed emperor's bust to right, Latin legend D N ANASTASIVS PP AVG
Rev: Denomination (M = 40 nummi), cross above, stars to left and right, officina E below, mintmark CON at the botom
REFERENCE: SB 19
GRADING: AF / F+, mixed olive green patina
ORDER INFO: B2213, $18
Despite a couple of scratches over Anastasius' mouth and some roughness, a well above average piece with good portrait and patina.