Coin of Justin II c. 570 - 571

Editor: Here we have a coin, minted under Justin II. It's a weighty bronze piece. What stories do you see swirling within this small disc? Curator: Ah, Justin's bronze whisperings. I imagine the artisan, meticulously etching power and authority onto this humble object. But look closer. The wear, the patinated surface – time itself becomes a collaborator. Do you feel the weight of empires in your palm? Editor: Absolutely, it feels ancient, almost crumbling. What’s the most remarkable aspect for you? Curator: Its resilience! It's survived, hasn’t it? Carried across centuries, bartered, lost, found. It’s a testament to the enduring human impulse to create, to leave a mark. A miniature monument, if you will. Editor: So, a tiny echo of emperors and artisans alike. I hadn't thought of it that way!