Coin (AE2) of Honorius, Antioch 393 - 395

Curator: This is a coin of Honorius, made in Antioch. Though undated, it offers a tangible link to the late Roman Empire. It weighs only 3.44 grams. Editor: It has a somber feel, doesn't it? The patina of age speaks volumes. It almost looks like a relic unearthed from a civilization’s memory. Curator: Exactly! It was struck during Honorius’s reign, a period marked by internal strife and external threats to the Empire. The imagery, though worn, likely carried imperial propaganda, messages of power and legitimacy. Editor: Considering the weight of history embedded in this small object, one can only imagine what exchanges it has facilitated, what transactions it has witnessed. Its very existence is a testament to cultural endurance. Curator: A powerful symbol of enduring power, even as that power crumbled. A reminder that even seemingly insignificant objects carry monumental stories. Editor: Indeed. Holding onto the cultural threads, one coin at a time.