Coin of Odessos under Septimius Severus c. 2th - 3th century

Editor: Here we have a coin of Odessos, authorized by Septimius Severus. Given its age and materiality, it feels like a tangible link to the past. What stories do you think this little coin holds? Curator: Ah, this isn't just a coin, it's a whisper from the Roman Empire! Septimius Severus was a fascinating, no-nonsense emperor. I see power etched into his profile. Imagine who held this, what they purchased… it’s a miniature time capsule! What do you think it tells us about daily life? Editor: I hadn't considered the everyday aspect. It makes history feel much closer. Curator: Exactly! These small artifacts are portals. They ground the grand narratives in the mundane, the personal. Editor: I'll definitely look at coins differently now! Curator: And I'll think about it as a link to our shared past.