Coin (AE3) of Honorius 

Curator: I see resilience. Like a fossil holding a whisper from ages past. Editor: Indeed. We're looking at a coin, specifically an AE3 of Honorius, currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. Curator: Honorius... that face, barely there, yet still imposing. It reminds me of the weight of power, even when history tries to erase it. Editor: Coins, especially those of emperors, were potent symbols. Each emblem, each inscription, worked to reinforce the ruler's image and the empire's strength. Curator: And here it is, this little thing, traveling through time. It feels like holding a secret. It must have passed through so many hands. Editor: Absolutely. This single object reflects cultural memory and continuity—a shared visual language that transcended generations. Curator: You know, when I look at this, I feel connected to something bigger. Like I'm part of a narrative that stretches back centuries. Editor: Exactly. It underscores how visual symbols echo through time, still carrying emotional and cultural significance today.