Coin of Corcyra under Caracalla c. 2th - 3th century

Editor: Here we have a coin of Corcyra under Caracalla from the Harvard Art Museums. It appears to be made of metal. How do you interpret the degradation of the material and the stark imagery? Curator: The coin's patinated surface offers a compelling study in texture and form. Note the contrast between the incised portrait and the relief on the reverse, which displays the ravages of time. Editor: It’s incredible how such a small object can hold so much detail, even now. Curator: Indeed. The circular format itself speaks to cycles of power and exchange, its weight a testament to its material value. Editor: Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Curator: My pleasure.