Coin of Cyprus under Julia Domna 193 - 217

Editor: This is a Cypriot coin featuring Julia Domna. Looking at the composition, it's incredible how much detail they packed into such a small space. What strikes you about its formal qualities? Curator: Indeed. Observe how the artist employs relief to define the contours of Domna's profile, and the intricate, almost architectural, depiction on the reverse. Consider the material, its patinated surface—evidence of time. How does this alteration of the coin’s surface affect your perception? Editor: It makes it feel more tangible, like a connection to the past. Curator: Precisely. The medium speaks volumes here. The coin's worn texture enhances its historical weight. Editor: I see that now, thank you.