Coin of Antiocheia Caesarea 

Editor: Here we have an ancient coin, a "Coin of Antiocheia Caesarea", likely minted during the reign of Septimius Severus. The worn texture gives it a certain solemnity, doesn't it? What do you make of its imagery, and perhaps more broadly, its purpose? Curator: Well, imagine holding a tangible link to an emperor! Coins were propaganda, you know, mini-billboards. That stern profile, likely Septimius himself, projects power. The other side? Maybe a local deity, aligning the emperor with regional beliefs. I wonder what hands it passed through, what stories it could tell. Editor: It's incredible to think about where it's been. This tiny piece gives a glimpse into a vast history. Curator: Absolutely. It's a portal, isn’t it? To understanding power, belief, and the everyday lives of people centuries ago.