Coin of Justin II c. 574 - 575

Editor: This is a bronze coin created under Justin II. It feels like a piece of history in your hand. What do you see in this piece beyond its monetary value? Curator: Coins like this one served as propaganda. Who is represented, and how? The images are not neutral; they convey power and legitimacy. What message was Justin II trying to send, and to whom? Editor: It's interesting to think of something so small carrying so much political weight. Curator: Precisely. By looking closely at the iconography and historical context, we can decode the messages embedded within. It shows us the intersection of art, power, and identity.