Coin of the Province of Macedonia under Gordian III Africanus, B neocoros 238 - 244

Curator: Here we have a coin, minted in the province of Macedonia during the reign of Gordian III. It's heavier than you'd think, at just over 12 grams. Editor: It looks ancient, naturally, with an almost melancholic patina. I wonder how many hands this little disc has passed through. Curator: The profile of Gordian III is on one side, quite worn. The other shows a temple facade, a testament to Macedonian civic pride. Editor: I love the tension between the grand architectural statement and the coin's humble scale. It's a tiny monument, if you will, a pocket-sized echo of empire. Curator: It reminds us that even small objects can carry immense cultural weight. Editor: Absolutely. It’s like holding a whisper of history in your palm.