Coin (AE3) of Constantine I, Alexandria 325 - 326

Curator: Here we have a coin of Constantine I, an AE3 from Alexandria. Editor: It strikes me as incredibly weathered, almost ghostlike, hinting at vanished empires. Curator: Precisely. The imagery, though faded, speaks volumes. Note the profile, likely Constantine himself, a powerful symbol of Roman authority and, later, Christianity. Editor: I see the remnants of text encircling the reverse side...can't quite make it out, though. Curator: The text would reinforce Constantine's image as emperor and perhaps invoke divine protection through inscribed symbols. Editor: It’s fascinating to consider how such a small object carried immense symbolic weight. What a tangible link to the past. Curator: A potent reminder of the enduring power of images and cultural memory.