Coin of Byblos under Macrinus c. 217 - 218

Editor: Here we have a "Coin of Byblos under Macrinus," a piece with no exact date, created by Macrinus. It’s intriguing how something so small carries so much history, don't you think? What catches your eye when you look at this coin? Curator: Oh, absolutely! It's like holding a tiny, weathered memory. I’m drawn to the story it whispers about Byblos, this ancient Phoenician city, thriving under Roman rule. Do you see the details, almost worn away by time, hinting at bustling trade and cultural exchange? It makes me wonder about the hands it has passed through! Editor: I hadn't thought about the "hands" aspect! So much history. Curator: Exactly. This coin isn’t just metal; it's a tangible link to a world we can only imagine. Editor: I'll certainly look at coins differently from now on! Curator: Me too! There is art everywhere, it seems.