Denarius of Julia Maesa c. 218 - 222

Editor: Here we have a Denarius of Julia Maesa, a silver coin with a portrait on one side and a figure on the other. The details are worn, but it still feels like a tangible connection to the past. What strikes you most about this little piece of history? Curator: It's like holding a whisper from the Roman Empire! I'm drawn to the idea that this was someone's everyday money, yet it immortalizes Julia Maesa. It makes you wonder, who held this coin, and what did they buy with it? It is intimate and grand at the same time. Does it spark any similar thoughts for you? Editor: Definitely! It's wild to think of it changing hands, witnessing daily life. I guess it tells a story in itself. Thanks, that’s a great perspective! Curator: My pleasure! It's a beautiful thing when art connects us across time and space.