Detail of a contemporary portrait of Justinian I in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna. The emperor's robe is of Tyrian purple.
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Argentarius, S. b. a. G. b. J. (2014, December 20). Justinian I. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3341/justinian-i/
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Argentarius, Sponsored by a Greek banker, Julius. "Justinian I." World History Encyclopedia, December 20, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3341/justinian-i/.
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Argentarius, Sponsored by a Greek banker, Julius. "Justinian I." World History Encyclopedia, 20 Dec 2014, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3341/justinian-i/.
