Coin of Sillyum under Valerian II c. 3th century

Editor: This is a coin of Sillyum under Valerian II – no specific date is listed. It’s got this great aged bronze look, and you can still see the portrait etched into the surface. It feels so ancient and weighty. What story do you think it tells? Curator: Well, I see a tangible link to a distant past, not just visually, but conceptually. Each worn edge whispers of hands long gone, of transactions and lives woven into its very being. It is a portrait of power, yes, but also of a society's daily life, ambitions, and the silent march of time. What does it say to you? Editor: I think it's a reminder of how power and artistry have always been intertwined, like a little history lesson you can hold in your hand. Curator: Exactly! It makes you wonder about the artisan’s hands, the emperor’s vision, and the coin’s journey through centuries. Editor: It's incredible to consider. I'll never look at pocket change the same way again!