Coin of Justin II c. 565 - 578

Curator: This humble bronze coin, crafted by Justin II, whispers tales of the Byzantine Empire. It's amazing to me! Editor: Well, its immediate impact is its eroded surface—a tactile reminder of time's relentless passage. Curator: Right? I'm drawn to the texture. Holding it, you'd feel the weight of history, the countless transactions it facilitated. What images did it purchase? Editor: We see an attempt at circular form, but the irregular edges speak to its crude manufacture. Symbolically, perhaps this reflects a fragility of empire? Curator: Maybe. Or just a lack of refinement. Yet, it's that imperfection that makes it sing. It’s real, raw, and carries a human touch. Editor: Perhaps that's the enduring charm, a tangible link across millennia. Curator: Absolutely. It's more than metal, it's a story in our palms.