Coin of Michael III c. 866 - 867

Editor: Here we have a coin of Michael III, weighing in at 7.78 grams! It has such a rough, worn texture, like it's been clutched in countless hands. What strikes you most about this little piece of history? Curator: Well, imagine the world this coin represents! Each scratch, each imperfection whispers stories of Byzantine trade routes, political intrigue... even the emperor's anxieties, perhaps! It's incredible that something so small can hold such weight. Does it make you wonder who last held it? Editor: Absolutely! It feels like a tangible link to the past. Thanks, that’s a cool way to think about it!