Justinian I, 4 April 527 - 14 November 565 A.D.

Justinian I AE Pentanummium, Antioch, SB 241, Maximum Diameter 18.6mm, Weight 2.15g, Die Axis 180^o.

 

Obverse - DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, Pearl Diademed, Draped and Cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse - Large Epsilon with cross at centre, B in right field.

 

Justinian I, 4 April 527 - 14 November 565 A.D.

Joint rule with Justin I (his uncle), 4 April - 1 August 527 A.D.

Justinian I served his uncle, Emperor Justin I, throughout his reign formulating most imperial policy. Recognizing his brilliance, he was rapidly promoted and in the final months of Justin's reign he was made co-emperor. Justinian's sole rule began on 1 August 527 and lasted almost four decades during which he re-conquered much of the empire lost during the preceding century, including North Africa, Italy, and parts of Spain. He is well known for his codification of the legal system. His grand scale building program included St Sophia, which still stands as the centrepiece of modern Istanbul. Unfortunately, his ambitious efforts strained the empire's resources and depleted the treasure built by Anastasius. Most of the territory he gained was lost shortly after his death.

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