Coin of Stobi under Caracalla c. 3th century

Editor: So, this is a coin of Stobi under Caracalla. It's heavy for its size, about 7 grams, and it feels…ancient. Almost ghostly, seeing a ruler from so long ago. What strikes you about this artifact? Curator: It whispers stories, doesn't it? Imagine the hands it passed through, the transactions it facilitated. It's more than just metal; it's a tangible link to a vanished world, almost like a tiny, tarnished time machine. The portrait, though worn, still hints at Caracalla’s ambition and perhaps, his paranoia. What do *you* sense when you look at it closely? Editor: I see the weight of history, literally. It makes me want to research Stobi and Caracalla's reign. Curator: Exactly! That's the magic of objects like this. They spark curiosity and draw us into the past, coin by coin.