Coin of the Province of Macedonia under Severus Alexander c. 3th century

Editor: This is a bronze coin from the Province of Macedonia under Severus Alexander. It's incredible to hold something so old! What can you tell me about its significance? Curator: Well, coins weren't just currency. They were tools of propaganda, weren’t they? They offer insight into the values and anxieties of the time. What do you notice about the imagery? Editor: I see a portrait of Severus Alexander on one side. On the other, a figure… perhaps a goddess? Curator: Exactly. Consider how this imagery would have been received. What messages were the Roman authorities trying to send to the people of Macedonia through this coin? Power? Security? Editor: I never considered a coin could be a symbol of power, influencing people's perceptions. Curator: Absolutely. It's a reminder that even the smallest objects can reflect larger social and political narratives.