Coin of the Province of Macedonia issued by Gaius Publilius, Quaestor c. 148

Curator: Here we have a coin of the Province of Macedonia, issued by Gaius Publilius, Quaestor. It weighs just over 11 grams. Editor: It's fascinating how much history is packed into such a small, corroded object. You can see the wear and tear of centuries. Curator: Indeed. The coin likely served as both a medium of exchange and a symbol of Roman authority in the region. Editor: It is interesting to think about how imagery and power were intertwined. What did it mean for Macedonians to see Roman symbols in their everyday commerce? Curator: The iconography suggests an intention to integrate Roman administration. It offers a subtle, persistent visual language. Editor: It makes one wonder how such commonplace objects shape collective memory. Curator: It's true. A study of the coin, though small, provides considerable insight into complex socio-political dynamics. Editor: Yes, I see it too. A valuable glimpse into our past.