Coin of Amphipolis under Julia Domna c. 2th - 3th century

Curator: Here we have a coin from Amphipolis issued during the rule of Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. Editor: It looks like a weathered dream, doesn't it? The worn copper feels ancient, almost whispering stories of empires. Curator: Indeed. The coin's materiality speaks to its history. The oxidation, the wear—they're not flaws, but rather evidence of its journey through time. Editor: I love that! It’s like holding a tiny, tangible fragment of someone’s life from centuries ago. Imagine what hands it passed through! Curator: Precisely. And though worn, the remaining iconography allows us to consider the power dynamics inherent in its design. Editor: Totally. Makes you wonder about the decisions behind every line and image. Thanks for the insight! Curator: My pleasure. I find that its very simplicity invites prolonged contemplation.