Coin of Alexandreia under Maximus c. 3th century

Editor: This is a coin from Alexandreia, under Maximus Caesar, currently held at the Harvard Art Museums. It’s amazing to think about who might have held this little bronze disc! What stories do you see in it? Curator: Oh, it whispers of power, doesn't it? I imagine the weight of empire pressed into the palm, a tangible connection to a ruler, even if only fleeting. Look at the wear - each imperfection a tiny drama. Did it buy bread? A ticket to the games? Editor: That's fascinating! It’s easy to forget that even small objects like this had a real impact on people's lives. Curator: Exactly! And imagine the artist, too, meticulously crafting the Caesar's image on something so tiny. It's a reminder that art, in all its forms, touches everyone. Editor: I'll never look at a coin the same way again! Curator: Me neither. Isn't it amazing how such a small thing can hold so much history, so much humanity?