Coin of Kremna under Volusian 

Editor: Here we have the "Coin of Kremna under Volusian." It's small, worn, but quite evocative. What can you tell me about its significance? Curator: Consider the physical journey of this coin: mined ore, smelted, molded, stamped with an image of power, circulated through the hands of countless individuals, lost, found, and ultimately, displayed as art. Each stage reveals something about Roman labor, material constraints, and economic systems. Editor: That's fascinating! It's more than just an image; it's a record of production. Curator: Precisely. The coin's very existence hinges on systems of extraction, manufacture, and consumption. It embodies those processes, making it a powerful artifact. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Seeing it as a product of labor rather than just currency is really eye-opening.