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Editor: So, this is a sestertius – a Roman coin – of Gordian III. The…patina?… makes it look almost mossy. What secrets do you think this little disc holds? Curator: I imagine it jingling in someone's pocket, a tangible connection to a distant past. Look at the emperor’s portrait. It’s amazing to think about who handled it, what goods it bought. Did it witness grand events, or only everyday transactions? Editor: I never thought of it that way. History in your pocket, literally. Curator: Exactly! Each scratch, each imperfection, is a tiny story waiting to be deciphered. Perhaps it was a soldier's lucky charm, or a merchant's last coin. Who knows? Editor: It's like holding a piece of a dream. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure.