As of Commodus 

Editor: Here we have a coin, "As of Commodus," crafted by the artist Commodus himself. It’s a bit rough around the edges, showing its age. What strikes me is how something so small could represent such immense power. What do you make of this artifact? Curator: Oh, it whispers stories, doesn't it? Think about it: Commodus, an emperor, literally stamping his image onto currency. It’s ego manifest! This coin isn’t just money; it's propaganda, a tiny titan of self-promotion. Do you see the figure on the reverse? Editor: I do. Is it supposed to be a deity? Curator: Exactly! Probably meant to associate himself with divine power. It's all quite theatrical, isn’t it? Editor: It really is. Seeing it this way makes me realize how much these objects can communicate! Curator: Absolutely! Art, even in the form of a humble coin, is a dialogue across time.