Coin of Constans I, Antioch 348 - 350

Editor: Here we have a coin of Constans I, likely from Antioch. It's fascinating how a small object can carry so much history, though it is quite corroded. What do you see when you look at this coin? Curator: I see power, legacy, and the narratives embedded within objects of everyday use. Consider how the image of Constans I, and the imagery on the reverse, projected authority and reinforced the social hierarchy. How was wealth and power represented then versus now? Editor: That's a great point. It makes you wonder about the messages we send today through our own "currency," be it literal or symbolic. Thanks for sharing that. Curator: Absolutely! Looking at how these coins were used and circulated can reveal a lot about the political and social dynamics of the time.