Decanummium of Tiberius II, Constantinople 578

Editor: So, here we have a bronze Decanummium of Tiberius II from Constantinople. It's small, only 3.38 grams, but it feels weighty with history. How do you even begin to interpret something so ancient and worn? Curator: Well, its very touch-worn texture speaks volumes, doesn't it? Imagine the hands that held it! It whispers of an empire, of trade, faith and daily life. The markings, though faded, hint at the iconography of the era – a little window into a world. Do you see the remnants of the cross? What does that evoke for you? Editor: A connection to Byzantium and the early church. It's amazing to think about the stories this tiny coin could tell. Thanks! Curator: Indeed! It's a reminder that art isn't always grand; sometimes, the smallest things carry the greatest significance. A powerful thing to remember.