Coin of Bostra under Caracalla? c. 2th - 3th century

Editor: This is a coin, possibly from Bostra, dating back to the reign of Caracalla. It's quite weathered. What strikes me is how this small object carries the weight of a complex history. What can you tell me about it? Curator: This coin whispers of power, Editor. Consider Caracalla's reign, marked by both grand infrastructure projects and brutal purges. Coins like this served as propaganda, circulating his image and authority throughout the empire. How do you think the coin's physical degradation impacts its message today? Editor: I suppose it reveals the fragility of power and the inevitability of change. Curator: Exactly! It makes us confront the social structures of the time and how this small piece of metal, once a symbol of imperial power, is now a fragmented relic. Editor: It’s amazing how much history can be embedded in a single coin. Curator: Indeed. It challenges us to question whose stories are told and whose are silenced by the dominant narratives.