Tetarteron of Alexios III c. 14th century

Editor: Here we have the Tetarteron of Alexios III, made by Alexios III himself. Looking at this coin, it feels like holding a small piece of history. What do you see in this piece? Curator: A Byzantine emperor immortalized in metal! It's intriguing, isn't it? Think about what this little coin represented: power, faith, wealth, all condensed into something you could hold in your palm. I wonder what hands it passed through? Editor: It makes you wonder about all the stories it could tell. Thanks! Curator: Absolutely! Each coin whispers tales of empires and everyday lives.