Coin of Korykos under Caracalla c. 198s - 208s

Curator: This is a coin from Korykos, minted during the reign of Caracalla. It is currently part of the Harvard Art Museums collection. Editor: It looks like time and the elements have really left their mark, hasn't it? Beautiful, worn away like that. It almost feels more powerful for it, you know? Curator: Absolutely. We can read the coin’s condition as a testament to its journey through history, its circulation and potential significance across different social strata. How power and identity were literally stamped onto currency. Editor: Right! Each little imperfection tells a story, each tiny scratch is a voice. It makes you wonder who held it, what they bought, what they dreamed of. Curator: It’s a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of history, of how these objects were both shaped by and shaped the world around them. Editor: I'll never look at loose change the same way again. Curator: Nor will I.