Sestertius of Commodus 

Curator: Here we have a sestertius, a Roman coin, featuring Commodus. Editor: It looks like a whisper from the past, doesn't it? That weathered bronze holds so much history, yet feels surprisingly intimate. Curator: It's fascinating how this small object, likely made during Commodus's reign, can act as both propaganda and personal statement. Notice the figure on the reverse. Editor: Yes, standing tall, almost like a god, or at least aspiring to be. The coin suggests a desire for power, immortality... or maybe just good PR. Curator: Coins were carefully designed with symbolic imagery, meant to communicate messages about the emperor's strength and virtues. This one offers a glimpse into the world of Commodus. Editor: Makes you wonder what the people who handled this thought of him, eh? Holding power, literally, in the palm of your hand. There is something powerful about that.