Like people, no two coins from the ancient world are ever exactly alike. Minted by hand, patinated by time, surviving by chance, these tokens of Rome’s greatness are as distinct as the people who once held and used them. When we touch this impressive Sestertius today, we recognize that other fingers have rested upon it centuries ago. The bond this simple action creates transcends the ages: we are linked to that individual, someone who lived at the height of the Roman Empire.