AR Trajan Decius 

Editor: Here we have an AR Trajan Decius coin. The coin is small and silver, with a portrait of the emperor. What strikes me is how worn it looks, like it's been through a lot. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a tangible link to the past, a little portal to the Roman Empire. It whispers of power, of trade, of daily life. Imagine who held this, what they bought, what stories it could tell! Its worn state, to me, amplifies its history. Editor: That's fascinating! It makes me think about how even something so small can carry so much weight. Curator: Absolutely! Each scratch and imperfection is like a tiny brushstroke painting a richer picture of history. It makes you wonder, doesn't it?