Uncertain Coin, possibly Alexandria 

Curator: Here we see a small, bronze coin, possibly minted in Alexandria and attributed to Crispus. Editor: It looks like time itself is imprinted on this little disc. It’s so worn, almost like a memory fading at the edges. Curator: The details have indeed been softened by age. What we can still discern are the remnants of what was likely a portrait of Crispus on one side. Editor: Interesting. And on the other, some indistinct markings, perhaps indicating value or origin? It's amazing to think of all the hands this passed through. Curator: Precisely. Coins serve not only as currency but also as historical markers, telling us much about the economy and the politics of the time. Editor: This one feels so intimate, though, more like a talisman worn smooth with worry or hope. A reminder that even the grandest empires are built on tiny transactions. Curator: Yes, indeed. This humble piece offers a tangible link to the past, inviting us to contemplate the vast, interconnected narratives of history. Editor: It certainly prompts one to consider how the smallest objects can hold the biggest stories.