Coin of Alexandreia Troas under Maximus Caesar c. 3th century

Editor: Here we have a coin of Alexandreia Troas under Maximus Caesar. It's small, unassuming, but I wonder what stories it could tell. What do you make of its worn features? Curator: Ah, it whispers of empires, doesn't it? Imagine the hands it passed through, each with their own hopes and worries. Look at the Caesar’s profile. Can't you see a hint of anxiety there? The bird on the reverse might symbolize hope, or perhaps vigilance. What secrets do you think it holds? Editor: I never thought about it that way. I was focused on the decay, but now I see it as a record. Thanks! Curator: Exactly! It is like holding a small piece of time itself.