Emperor Heraclius
Emperor Heraclius & the Coinage Revolution: How a Dying Empire Reinvented Itself in Gold & Bronze When Emperor Heraclius seized power in 610 AD, Byzantium was a dumpster fire. The Persians were carving up the
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Justinian I Coins
Justinian I Coins: Small Masterpieces from Byzantium’s Greatest Emperor There’s something almost surreal about holding a solidus of Justinian I coins. Think about it: this tiny disc of gold — barely the size of a
Byzantine Coin
Byzantine Coins: Why They’re Still Fascinating Today Let me tell you something — if you’ve ever held a Byzantine coin in your hand, you’ll know what I mean. It’s not just metal. It’s a frozen
Byzantine Coins
Byzantine Coins: The Legacy of the Eastern Roman Empire There’s something deeply magnetic about Byzantine coins. They aren’t just relics from a long-gone empire — they’re like whispers from a world where religion and power