Coin of Neapolis under Faustina II c. 159 - 160

Curator: Looking at this, I'm immediately struck by the feeling of time, this tangible connection to the past. Editor: Indeed. This is a coin from Neapolis, minted under the authority of Faustina II. A small bronze piece, just over two centimeters, but it speaks volumes about power and representation. Curator: Bronze, worn smooth by countless hands. It has a ghostly patina, doesn't it? Like holding a memory. Editor: Absolutely. The portrait of Faustina on one side, and a figure, perhaps a deity, on the other. It’s not just currency, but propaganda, asserting Roman influence. Imagine its journey, changing hands, witnessing history unfold. Curator: It's easy to forget, isn't it, that something so small could carry so much weight, both literally and metaphorically. Editor: Right. It reminds us that even the most ordinary objects can be extraordinary historical documents. Curator: Makes you wonder what stories it could tell. Editor: Precisely. It’s a fascinating glimpse into a world long gone.