Coin (AE4) of Constans, Rome 348 - 350

Editor: This is a coin, an AE4 of Constans, from Rome. It's small and worn, but you can still make out some details. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Let's consider the production of this object. Minting coins was a highly controlled process, reflecting imperial power. The material, bronze, and its distribution reveal much about the Roman economy and resource management. How does the coin’s materiality affect our understanding of its value then and now? Editor: It's interesting to consider how its value has changed over time based on its materiality. Thank you. Curator: My pleasure.