Coin of Nikephoros III c. 1078 - 1081

Editor: Here we have a coin made by Nikephoros III. It is oxidized and has about 5.08 grams. What I find most interesting is the green spots. How do you interpret this work? Curator: I focus on the materiality of this coin. The oxidation and green spots speak to the passage of time and the social conditions that affected its preservation. It highlights the labor and resources invested in creating and circulating this object. What was the consumption like? Editor: So it's less about Nikephoros and more about the coin itself, and its journey through history? Curator: Exactly! It is about understanding its production, circulation, and eventual degradation as a reflection of broader social and economic forces. Editor: That makes a lot of sense. Thank you for your insights. Curator: My pleasure. Thinking materially always offers new perspectives.