Homonoia Coin of Perge and Side under Tranquillina 238 - 244

Editor: Here we have a Homonoia Coin of Perge and Side under Tranquillina. The weight is 8.06 g. It feels almost ghostly, this faded green on pitted metal. What can you tell me about its formal qualities? Curator: Notice how the circular format dictates the composition. The coin's surface, though worn, reveals an intentional arrangement of incised lines and shapes. Observe the varying depths and densities that create a sense of depth despite the flattened plane. Editor: So, it's the degradation and form that are most important, rather than any cultural context? Curator: Precisely. The physical properties and the formal interplay create its unique aesthetic. Is there a feature of the design that you see as particularly successful? Editor: I hadn't considered the degradation as part of the design, but I see what you mean. Thanks for this perspective. Curator: The piece invites a deeper consideration of form and decay.