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
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
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…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 Emperor Anastasius I Dicorus died, he 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…
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