Fraction of Constantius I Chlorus, Rome 297 - 298

Editor: So this is a fraction of Constantius I Chlorus, a Roman coin. It’s pretty small, and the green patina suggests age and, perhaps, hidden stories. What symbols do you see embedded in its design? Curator: Look closely at the laurel wreath. Beyond victory, it symbolizes renewal, immortal status, and the cyclical nature of power. Can you feel the weight of Roman history it carries, the emperors, the victories? Editor: It’s amazing how a single object can evoke so much. Thank you for illuminating the symbolic world embedded within this coin. Curator: My pleasure! It reminds us that images are never neutral; they carry the hopes, dreams, and anxieties of their time.