Coin of Maurice Tiberius c. 599 - 600

This coin, made by Maurice Tiberius, presents two faces of power and belief. The coin's circular form is immediately apparent, a shape that has symbolized wholeness and continuity across cultures. One side bears the effigy of a ruler, framed by a halo, evoking a sense of divine authority. The other side displays a prominent 'M', possibly a monetary denomination, surmounted by a cross, linking economic value with religious symbolism. The worn texture of the coin speaks to its history. The lines and symbols, though partially eroded, still convey a sense of order and hierarchy. The use of symmetry in the design suggests a desire for balance and stability in representation of rule. Consider how this coin challenges fixed meanings. On the one hand it creates a convergence of religious and economic power. On the other, the eroded surface disrupts any fixed understanding, allowing space for interpretation and re-interpretation through time. Its design, a visual syntax of its time, continues to speak to us, inviting ongoing analysis.