Anastasius I Dicorus
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Anastasius I Dicorus was Eastern Roman emperor from 491 to 518. A career civil servant, he came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by Ariadne, the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. His rei
Anastasius I on a consular diptych, AD 517
The Barberini ivory, a 6th-century ivory diptych representing either Anastasius or Justinian I
Anastasius I (center) alongside his wife Ariadne (right) on the consular diptych of his grandnephew Sabinianus Anastasius (AD 517). The third figure may be the co-consul Agapitus.
Gold solidus of Anastasius I
Ariadne (empress)
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Aelia Ariadne was Eastern Roman empress as the wife of Zeno and Anastasius I. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, with her feast day falling on August 22.
Anastasius I Dicorus
…c. 430 – 9 July 518) was Eastern Roman emperor from 491 to 518. A career civil servant, he came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by Ariadne, the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. His reign was characterized by reforms and improvements in the empire's government, finances, economy and bureaucracy…
Marble head identified as empress Ariadne, Louvre Museum
Diptych leaf of Ariadne
Solidus of Ariadne