Follis of Justin II, Constantinople 576 - 577

Editor: Here we have a Follis of Justin II from Constantinople, it’s small, metallic, and the green patina gives it a ghostly feel. What stories do you think it holds? Curator: Oh, to hold that little disc! Imagine all the hands it’s passed through, all the whispered transactions, the weight of an empire resting on its worth. It speaks of power, doesn't it? A tangible link to a bygone era. Editor: Definitely. It’s amazing how much history can be packed into such a tiny object. Curator: Right? It's like a little portal, a shimmering echo of Justin's reign. Makes you wonder what he was really like, doesn't it? Editor: It does! I never thought I could feel history in a coin. Curator: Well now you have! Every artifact has a story. Now, what else grabs your attention?