Sestertius of Gordian III c. 3th century

Editor: This is a Sestertius, a bronze coin featuring Gordian III. Looking at it, I feel the weight of history, you know? All those hands it must have passed through. What stories do you see embedded in this piece? Curator: It feels profoundly intimate, doesn't it? Like holding a whisper from the past. The verdigris, those shades of green, it’s time solidifying before our very eyes. Can you imagine the empire reflected in its gleam? Editor: Definitely. Each scratch and imperfection holds a different tale. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Curator: Likewise! It’s easy to forget that even something small like a coin can hold so much.