Decanummium of Justinian I, Nicomedia 556 - 557

Editor: Here we have a Decanummium of Justinian I from Nicomedia. It looks really old! What stands out to you about this coin? Curator: It whispers tales of a powerful emperor, doesn't it? Imagine the hands it passed through, the markets it frequented, the stories it silently absorbed. Can you feel the weight of history? Editor: I guess so! Is it common for rulers to be artists too? Curator: In a way, yes! Every coin is propaganda, a tiny billboard of power. Justinian I, through this humble decanummium, shaped his image and message for generations. Pretty smart, huh? Editor: That's so true! Thanks for sharing that. Curator: My pleasure! Always look beyond the surface, and let the art speak to you!