Follis of Anastasius, Constantinople c. 498 - 518

Editor: Here we have a Follis of Anastasius from Constantinople. Struck during the reign of Anastasius I, it looks ancient and worn, but I can still make out some intriguing details. What story do you think this coin tells? Curator: Well, looking at this small, humble coin, I feel a deep connection to the past. It's a whisper from Constantinople, isn't it? Each imperfection tells a story. I can almost feel the weight of empires, the clamor of the marketplace… Don't you wonder whose hands it passed through? Editor: Definitely. It makes you think about how much history a single object can hold. It’s amazing! Curator: Exactly! And that simple design – it's not just decoration, it’s a declaration. It's power made portable, faith made tangible. What a thought!