Coin of Justin II c. 573 - 574

Editor: This is a coin from the time of Justin II. It seems so small, yet it must have passed through so many hands. What can you tell me about this coin? Curator: We should consider the means of production. Minting these coins involved the labor of skilled artisans and the use of valuable materials like bronze. What impact did this have on Byzantine society? Editor: So, it's not just a coin, but also a product of labor and a reflection of the economy? Curator: Precisely. This coin reveals how materials, labor, and consumption intertwined in the Byzantine Empire. Did it change how you perceive value in art? Editor: I will definitely look at art with a new understanding now. Thanks.