Antoninianus of Claudius II c. 3th century

Editor: Here we have an Antoninianus, a Roman coin of Claudius II Gothicus. It's small, and weathered—a little green with age, like an old penny found in the garden. What stories do you think this coin could tell? Curator: Oh, if only coins could talk! This little bronze beauty whispers of power, doesn't it? Imagine the hands it passed through, funding legions, maybe even buying loaves of bread. That verdigris is the kiss of time itself. Editor: It’s like holding a tiny piece of a fallen empire. I never thought a coin could feel so weighty. Curator: Exactly! It’s a tangible link. A king's face on a coin, traveling the world; makes you wonder about all the things we take for granted, doesn't it? Editor: It does. I guess I hadn't considered the silent stories objects can carry. Thanks for sharing your insights! Curator: My pleasure! Isn't it wild to think that even something small can offer a journey through history?