Coin of Prusa ad Olympum under Julia Mamaea 222 - 235

Editor: This is a coin of Prusa ad Olympum under Julia Mamaea. Seeing these two sides, weathered by time, I wonder what echoes of the past they hold. How do you interpret the imagery on this coin? Curator: Consider the profile of Julia Mamaea on one side. It's a carefully constructed image, projecting imperial power and Roman ideals of beauty. What symbolic weight do you think the ruler's image carried for people then? Editor: So the choice of imagery was deliberate, connecting her to those ideals? Curator: Precisely. On the other side, we see imagery specific to Prusa ad Olympum. This coin is a layered message—of imperial authority coupled with local identity. It's fascinating how these symbols were used to communicate power and belonging. Editor: It's amazing to think how much history is embedded in one small coin. Curator: Indeed. It is a powerful reminder that images are never neutral; they carry cultural memory and continuity.