Coin of Anazarbus under Severus Alexander c. 230 - 231

Editor: So, this is a coin of Anazarbus from the time of Severus Alexander. It looks incredibly worn, like it has been through a lot. What do you see in this little artifact? Curator: I see whispers of power, don't you? That profile, eroded by time, still holds the echo of imperial authority. Imagine the hands it passed through, the stories it could tell! It's like holding a tiny piece of a lost world, tarnished, yes, but undeniably potent. Editor: It’s incredible to think about. What kind of stories? Curator: Oh, tales of markets bustling under the hot sun, political intrigues whispered in dark corners, the rise and fall of empires, all condensed into this humble disc. Don't you feel a connection to those lives, however faint? Editor: I do, now that you mention it. I never thought a coin could be so evocative. Thanks!