Pentanummium of Justin I, Constantinople 518 - 527

Editor: So, this is a Pentanummium of Justin I from Constantinople. It's, well, a small coin, made of what looks like worn metal, and it seems incredibly fragile. I find myself wondering about its history... How do you interpret this work, given its age and purpose? Curator: Ah, yes, a whisper from the past! This coin, beyond its monetary value, is a symbol. Imagine the weight of an empire pressed into this tiny disc. The Chi-Rho symbol tells us Christianity was not just a religion, but an identity, an assertion of power. Does it not make you wonder what stories this little thing could tell? Editor: It absolutely does. It's amazing to consider how such a small object represents so much! Curator: Indeed. And perhaps it reminds us that even the smallest of things can carry immense meaning and witness great events.