As of Lucius Verus 

Curator: Here we have a glimpse into ancient Rome with the coin, "As of Lucius Verus," now residing in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It’s like holding a tiny universe, isn't it? So much history compacted into this small, worn disc. It almost feels sad, like a forgotten memory. Curator: The coin’s material composition and design adhere to the conventions of Roman currency during Lucius Verus's reign. Its circular form, the bust in profile, and the inscription all speak to imperial authority. Editor: And it makes you wonder about all the hands it passed through. Merchants, soldiers, maybe even emperors. What stories could this little coin tell? Curator: Precisely. It provides a tangible connection to the political and economic structures of its time. Editor: I just feel this deep sense of time, loss, and transformation when I look at it. Curator: Indeed. The coin, in its own way, is a complex encoding of an entire civilization. Editor: So, from a mundane object to a vessel of immense, silent stories. I love it!