Coin of the Island of Kos under Septimius Severus c. 2th - 3th century

Editor: Here we have a coin, specifically, a Coin of the Island of Kos under Septimius Severus. Looking at this object, I am struck by its weathered appearance. What stories do you think it could tell? Curator: Oh, this little guy? It whispers tales of empires, trade, and the very touch of human hands across millennia! Imagine the Roman official who first held it, or the merchant in Kos. Coins are tangible time capsules. What catches your eye about the imagery? Editor: I see figures, but it's hard to make them out clearly. Curator: That's the beauty, isn't it? The mystery! It invites us to truly look, to ponder. Septimius Severus had a knack for making his mark, quite literally. It's more than just currency; it's propaganda, art, history, all pressed into a small, weighty circle. Editor: It really makes you think about how objects carry so much more than their intended purpose. Curator: Absolutely! Even mundane objects like this coin transform with time, accumulating layers of meaning.