Justin I
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Justin I, also called Justin the Thracian, was Eastern Roman emperor from 518 to 527. Born to a peasant family, he rose through the ranks of the army to become commander of the imperial guard and when
Solidus of Justin I marked: d·n· iustinus p·p· aug·
Justin I (left) persecuting Miaphysites, miniature from the 12th century Manasses Chronicle
Solidus depicting Justin and Justinian.
Mosaic of Justinianus I Basilica San Vitale
The Byzantine Empire under the Justinian dynasty began in 518 AD with the accession of Justin I. Under the Justinian dynasty, particularly the reign of Justinian I, the empire reached its greatest ter
Justin I
…out-maneouvered his rivals and was elected as his successor, in spite of being around 68 years old. His reign is significant for the founding of the Justinian dynasty that included his nephew, Justinian I, and three succeeding emperors. His consort was Empress Euphemia. Justin was noted for his strongly Chalcedonian…
A coin showing the bust of Justin I.
Consular diptych (540) of Justin, son of Germanus, cousin of Justinian