Hexagram of Constans II c. 647 - 651

Editor: Here we have a Hexagram of Constans II. The silver is worn smooth, almost like a worry stone. What stories do you think it could tell? Curator: Ah, the jingle of ancient pockets! This little coin whispers of Constantinople, a city brimming with intrigue. Can you imagine the hands it passed through, each with its own tale of love, loss, or perhaps a simple loaf of bread? Editor: That is a fantastic way of putting it. How does its history impact your impression? Curator: Well, it brings it all to life. We aren't merely looking at metal. The coin becomes a vessel of human experience, worn down by time, and yet still resonating with stories. I almost feel a connection to that distant past, don’t you? Editor: Absolutely! I never thought of it like that!