Coin of Hyrcodes of Baktria 

Curator: Here we have a coin of Hyrcodes of Baktria, located here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Wow, it looks so tiny and weathered, almost like a little sea-worn pebble. I can almost feel the weight of history just by looking at it. Curator: Indeed. The materiality speaks volumes about its journey through time and the processes of decay. Think about the labor involved in its creation, the accessibility of metal resources, and the social systems that depended on currency exchange. Editor: I'm imagining the hands that held this coin, what they bought, what stories it could tell if it could speak. It feels like a portal. Curator: Absolutely. It is a testament to the interconnectedness of material culture and human experience. Editor: It's funny, I find myself wanting to hold it, to connect physically with this tiny relic of the past. Curator: A fascinating glimpse into the economic and social fabric of Baktria. Editor: A pocket-sized meditation on time.