Dupondius? of Trebonianus Gallus c. 3th century

Editor: This is a "Dupondius?" of Trebonianus Gallus. It's at the Harvard Art Museums, though the date isn't specified. It looks so worn and ancient... I wonder what stories this coin could tell? What catches your eye about this piece? Curator: Oh, it’s like holding a whisper from the past, isn't it? The green patina, like verdigris tears, speaks volumes of time and burial. I imagine it exchanging hands in bustling Roman marketplaces. Can you almost hear the bartering? I wonder what it purchased? Editor: Maybe some olives and bread? It really brings history to life. Thanks for sharing that. Curator: My pleasure! It's amazing what stories objects can tell, if you let them.