Antoninianus of Probus 277 - 282

Curator: Well, hello there. This is an Antoninianus coin featuring Emperor Probus. Editor: It looks weighty, not physically, but in terms of history, you know? A small object carrying such immense temporal depth. Curator: Absolutely. Coins like these were currency, but also propaganda. Notice the temple depicted on the reverse—it's a clear message about imperial power. Editor: Right, the temple, architecture becomes power, as always. It also reinforces the idea of a divine right to rule, very powerful in ancient Rome. Curator: The fact it’s survived, this little metal disc, it’s proof of empire, ambition, and the will to be remembered. Editor: Indeed. It’s a humbling reminder of the cyclical nature of power, and how even empires eventually become artifacts.