Denarius of L. Antestius Gragulus, Rome c. 136

Editor: Here we have a Denarius of L. Antestius Gragulus, a Roman coin. It’s worn and small, but what stories it could tell! What do you see in this piece, beyond just an old coin? Curator: For me, it's a whisper from the past. The silver, cool to the touch, connects you to the pulse of ancient Rome. See the goddess Roma, her fierce beauty etched onto one side? And the galloping horseman on the other, a symbol of power and movement. Imagine the hands that held this, the transactions it facilitated, the journeys it took. Isn't it wild to think about? Editor: Absolutely! It is like holding history in your hands. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Curator: My pleasure! It's a small object, but a vast canvas for the imagination.