Coin of Septimius Severus c. 2th - 3th century

Curator: This little coin, credited to Septimius Severus, feels like holding a piece of eternity, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely. It's amazing how much history and symbolism can be packed into something so small. Its age gives it a kind of solemn beauty. Curator: It really does. The coin’s weight hints at the weight of an empire. He probably saw this tiny portrait as his enduring brand. What do you think? Editor: Yes, and the images chosen--the emperor on one side, a deity or symbol on the other--create a dialogue between power and the divine, or perhaps the qualities he wished to embody. This object becomes a potent symbol. Curator: I agree. It's remarkable how one little coin, designed as a tool for trade, now transports us to a different world. Editor: Absolutely, and it reminds us that symbols have power long after empires crumble.