As of Faustina II 161 - 176

Editor: We're looking at a coin, "As of Faustina II." It seems worn but holds a regal aura. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The coin’s imagery evokes a sense of imperial power and deification. The portrait on one side represents Faustina, while the figures on the other might symbolize her elevated status, perhaps divine figures. Consider the weight a symbol carries when it's stamped onto currency. What emotions do you think the emperor wished to provoke in people? Editor: I never considered the intended feelings behind the symbolic representations. Thanks, Curator! Curator: A coin is a memory, a message, and a means of control. Always look closely at symbols and consider their potential reach.