Denarius of M. Aburius Geminus, Rome c. 132

Editor: This is a Denarius of M. Aburius Geminus, from Rome. It's just a small coin, but it looks quite powerful with the imagery. What do you see in this piece? Curator: This coin speaks volumes about Roman identity and power. The imagery on Roman coins were carefully chosen to convey messages about the state, its values, and its leaders. Who do you think the figures represent, and what sociopolitical narratives do you think the artist is trying to convey? Editor: It’s interesting to consider that even something as small as a coin could be used to shape public opinion. Curator: Absolutely! It reminds us that art is never neutral, it always reflects and shapes the society it exists within.