AE Constantius II, Siscia 

Editor: Here we have a coin, AE Constantius II, Siscia, with no precise date, made by Constantius II. It feels like gazing back into the distant past, the image worn and mysterious. How do you see this piece speaking to its time, or to us today? Curator: Well, imagine holding a whisper of history. It's a direct connection, isn’t it? Constantius II, ruling in the 4th century, used these coins not just for trade, but for propaganda. What stories do you think they wanted to tell? Editor: Maybe one of strength and stability? The portrait looks very serious. Curator: Exactly! It’s like a carefully crafted social media post from the Roman Empire! This coin, a tangible fragment of a bygone era, reminds us that even emperors needed to shape their image. Makes you wonder about its journey. Editor: It does! Thinking about who might have held this coin is pretty cool.