Coin of Constantius Gallus, Alexandria 351 - 355

Editor: This is a copper coin of Constantius Gallus from Alexandria, residing in the Harvard Art Museums. It feels like holding a whisper from the past. What symbolic language can you decipher on this coin? Curator: The figure of Constantius Gallus connects us to a specific historical narrative. Consider how rulers use imagery to project power. What subconscious ideas were they hoping to instill in the population with this image? Editor: That's fascinating. I hadn't considered the deliberate crafting of image to influence perceptions. Curator: Indeed. Even now, we are still interpreting that visual message. Coins are more than currency; they're enduring cultural artifacts.