Antoninianus of Quintillian 

Curator: Looking at this Antoninianus, likely from the reign of Quintillian, I’m struck by how such a small object can carry so much history. Editor: It feels like holding time itself, doesn't it? A little worn, a bit mysterious, but undeniably powerful. I sense loss, and endurance. Curator: Absolutely. Roman coins were powerful propaganda tools. Though worn, we can still see the echoes of imperial authority, a reminder of their vast empire. Editor: And yet, looking at the details, or lack thereof, I'm reminded of mortality, the way even the strongest empires fade. Curator: Indeed. But consider the symbolism embedded within. These images are not arbitrary; they convey cultural memory and continuity. Editor: And now, it makes me wonder, what stories did this coin "hear" as it passed through all those hands, cultures, and eras? Curator: A beautiful sentiment. These coins whisper stories if we listen closely enough. Editor: Well, I'm definitely listening a little harder now.