Coin of Alexandreia Troas under Valerian I c. 253 - 260

Curator: This is a coin from Alexandreia Troas during the reign of Valerian I. Currently, it is held in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Oh, its surface is so worn, like a memory softened by time. But you know, I see something beautiful in its imperfections. Curator: Absolutely. This coin offers a tangible link to the socio-political landscape of the Roman Empire. Editor: Do you think whoever dropped it felt its loss? Maybe it was their lucky coin. Curator: Perhaps. It's a little portal to their world, isn't it? Editor: It really is. Makes you wonder about the stories it could tell. Curator: Indeed. A silent witness, carrying the echoes of an ancient civilization. Editor: Exactly, and a reminder that everything fades, eventually.