Coin of Gallienus c. 3th century

Editor: This is a coin of Gallienus, residing here at the Harvard Art Museums. I find it amazing that something so small can carry so much history! What stories do you think it whispers? Curator: Oh, the tales it could tell! For me, the wear and tear on this coin is the most poignant. It's a tangible link to countless transactions, clutched in hands long turned to dust. It makes me wonder, what was bought with it? Editor: That's beautiful, I hadn't thought of it that way. It really personalizes history! Curator: Exactly! It's not just emperors and battles; it's the everyday lives interwoven with power. This little coin suddenly feels monumental, doesn’t it?