Sestertius of Faustina II 161 - 176

Editor: Here we have a Sestertius. It's attributed to Faustina II. Seeing this little piece, I can't help but imagine all the hands it passed through! What stories do you think it could tell? Curator: Ah, the whispers of ages! For me, it’s about power, legacy, and the delicate dance between the two. This coin immortalizes Faustina, but its worn surface reminds us that even empires crumble. Editor: That's a great point! Curator: It's more than just metal; it's a tangible connection to a vanished world. We see a woman, her image carefully struck, but we also see time etching its own story upon her face. What do you make of that? Editor: It’s humbling, really. A reminder of our own fleeting moment. Curator: Exactly! And that's the beauty of art, isn't it? Connecting us to something larger than ourselves, even through the smallest of objects. Editor: Absolutely! Thanks, that gave me a new perspective.