Antoninianus of Gallienus 

Editor: This is an Antoninianus of Gallienus, a Roman coin. Seeing it now, it feels like holding a piece of a forgotten empire, weathered by time itself. What stories do you see etched onto its surface? Curator: Ah, a coin! It's not just metal, it's a tiny portal. Gallienus, that flamboyant emperor! This coin whispers of political instability, economic woes… maybe even a touch of his fabulous wardrobe! What do you imagine it purchased? Editor: Maybe a loaf of bread? Or a small sculpture? I hadn't considered how much history a coin could hold. Curator: Precisely! It’s a tangible connection to a person, a place, a moment. Think about how many hands it passed through, each with their own dreams and dramas. It’s rather humbling, isn't it? Editor: It really is. I'll never look at old coins the same way again.