Coin of Damascus under Caracalla c. 188 - 217

Editor: Here we have a "Coin of Damascus under Caracalla." Seeing both sides together like this almost feels like encountering two different moments in time, doesn't it? What do you find most striking about this piece? Curator: It whispers of empire, doesn’t it? I imagine the hands that held it, the marketplaces it traversed. Notice the wear, how it softens the imperial profile. Each imperfection speaks volumes. It's a tangible echo of a world both grand and profoundly human. Does that resonate with you at all? Editor: Absolutely, the imperfections bring history to life. I never thought of it that way. Curator: It's almost like the coin itself is a storyteller, carrying tales of emperors and everyday life on its worn surface. I wonder, what story will it tell us next? Editor: That’s beautiful. I'll definitely look at coins differently from now on.