Bronze Coin of Constans, Lugdunum 348 - 350

Editor: This is a bronze coin of Constans, minted in Lugdunum. It looks like it's been through a lot, worn and green with age. What stories do you think it could tell, Curator? Curator: Ah, imagine the hands this little disc has passed through! It whispers of bustling marketplaces, political machinations... even lost loves, perhaps. Notice how the details, though faded, still hint at power and empire? Editor: I see that now. So it’s not just a coin, it’s like a tiny time capsule. Curator: Exactly! A tangible link to a world so different, yet still echoing in our own. What secrets do you think it keeps locked within its bronze heart? Editor: That's beautiful; it really makes you think about history in a new way! Curator: Indeed. Art invites us to connect with the past and find reflections of ourselves in the most unexpected places.