Coin (AE4) of Deified Constantine I, Constantinople after 337

Editor: Here we have a coin of Deified Constantine I, an AE4 from Constantinople. It looks so worn, and yet I feel like it’s whispering stories across centuries. What secrets do you think this little piece holds? Curator: Ah, it’s like holding history itself in your hand, isn't it? This coin isn't just currency; it's propaganda, it’s art, it's a statement. See the eagle on the reverse? That’s a symbol of imperial power, connecting Constantine to the Roman pantheon even after his death. It's a little boast, wouldn't you say? Editor: Definitely a bit of a flex! I hadn't considered how much it was communicating beyond just its monetary value. Curator: Coins like these remind us that even the smallest objects can carry immense cultural weight. It makes me think, what seemingly insignificant item will tell *our* story a thousand years from now? Editor: That's an amazing thing to think about! I'll never look at spare change the same way again.