Coin 

Editor: Here we have a coin issued by the Byzantine Empire. It's a bit rough around the edges, literally, but something about its weathered look makes me feel connected to the past. What jumps out at you when you look at this piece? Curator: The patina, that green film, is time whispering stories. It’s a reminder that objects, like us, age and transform. I wonder about the hands it passed through, the markets it saw. The weight of history, pressed into a palm. Doesn't it make you ponder what we leave behind? Editor: It does! I guess I was so focused on the look that I overlooked all the human interaction associated with it. Curator: Exactly! Every scratch, every imperfection, it’s a tiny echo of a life lived. It's not just currency; it's a tangible link to a civilization.