Denarius of P. Sepullius Macer, Rome 44 BCE

Editor: So, this is a Denarius of P. Sepullius Macer. A Roman coin, then, but the exact date's unknown. It's tiny, and a bit rough around the edges, but still, those figures! What do you make of it? Curator: For me, it's a whisper from the past. Imagine the hands it passed through! Each scratch tells a story, wouldn't you say? Editor: Absolutely. Curator: Sepullius Macer was moneyer, so he's showing us what he wants us to see, his personal brand, if you will. It's a controlled narrative, presented with intent. Editor: That makes a lot of sense. I was just thinking of the coin as a historical object, but it's also a statement. Curator: Exactly! And now it speaks to us, after all this time. Quite remarkable, isn't it? Editor: It really is. Thanks for shedding some light on this artwork!