Armatus
![Solidus issued by Basiliscus during his short reign. Armatus supported his relative Basiliscus in his revolt against Emperor Zeno](/Images/godic/202412/21/Solidus_Basiliscus-RIC_10031155.jpg")
![Tremissis issued by Emperor Zeno after he had regained his throne. Armatus was the commander of the army sent by Basiliscus to counter Zeno's advance, but accepted a bribe by the former emperor and betrayed his uncle](/Images/godic/202412/21/Tremissis-Zeno-RIC_09141155.jpg")
Flavius Armatus (died 477), also known as Harmatius was a Byzantine military commander, magister militum under Emperors Leo I, Basiliscus and Zeno, and consul. He was instrumental in the rebellion of Basiliscus against Zeno, and in his subsequent fall.