Coin (AE2) of Honorius, Cyzicus 393 - 395

Editor: So, this is a coin of Honorius, made in Cyzicus. Given its age, the wear and green patina give it such a weathered, almost mystical feel. What stands out to you when you look at it? Curator: It's a tangible link to a distant past. The wear suggests countless hands, each a story untold. The verdigris isn't just decay; it's time itself, painting the metal with history. Imagine the world this coin has seen... Editor: That's a lovely way to put it. It's incredible to think of where it might have traveled. Curator: Exactly! And the ruler's image, though faded, still speaks of power, ambition, and the ephemeral nature of earthly things. Doesn't it make you wonder about our own fleeting moment? Editor: Definitely. It makes you feel connected to the past. Thanks for sharing your insights. Curator: The pleasure was all mine. I am still wondering what kind of secrets it would tell us, if it could talk?