As or Dupondius of Faustina I 141 - 146

Editor: This is an As or Dupondius of Faustina I, and while the date is unknown, it's at the Harvard Art Museums. It feels like a little window into a powerful woman's world. What strikes you about it? Curator: It speaks volumes about the Roman Empire's power structures, doesn't it? The coin, a symbol of commerce and control, bears Faustina's image. It's a deliberate act of representation, imprinting female power onto everyday life. Do you think this challenges or reinforces patriarchal norms? Editor: That's fascinating, I hadn't considered it that way. Thanks for shedding light on that! Curator: My pleasure. It is always exciting to consider all of these points!