Coin of Eusebeia-Caesarea 

Editor: Here we have an intriguing artifact, the Coin of Eusebeia-Caesarea by Antoninus Pius. The material's patina speaks volumes. What can you tell us about the labor and context behind this piece? Curator: Consider the means of production, the labor of the minters, the availability of metals, and the economy that supported its distribution. How does this small object reflect the vast Roman Empire’s systems of production and consumption? Editor: So, the coin itself becomes evidence of that economy? Curator: Exactly. It represents more than just its face value, doesn't it? Editor: It gives a whole new appreciation for the role of art. Curator: Indeed!