Sestertius of Antoninus Pius c. 154 - 155

Editor: So this is a Sestertius, a coin of Antoninus Pius from the Harvard Art Museums. Its weathered surface suggests a long journey through time. What can you tell me about it? Curator: It whispers tales, doesn't it? Imagine the hands it has passed through. To me, the wear and tear is a beautiful kind of testament to its existence. It's a reminder that even emperors fade, but their coins, their ideas, sometimes linger. What does it whisper to you? Editor: It makes me want to know more about Roman history and their art. Thanks! Curator: Precisely! Isn't it amazing how such a small object can open up entire worlds?