Sestertius of Maximinus I 

Editor: This is a Sestertius of Maximinus I, an artifact crafted by Maximinus I Thrax himself. It's fascinating how such a small object can carry so much history. What symbols or meanings are embedded in this piece? Curator: Consider the portrait. What does the choice to depict Maximinus I in this particular way convey about his reign and the message he wished to project? Editor: It seems like a pretty standard, regal portrait. Curator: Yes, but how does it connect to larger ideas about power, authority, and the Roman Empire's cultural memory? Think about what it meant to see that image as currency, passing from hand to hand. Editor: So, it's not just a portrait, but a tool for shaping public perception. I never thought of it that way. Curator: Precisely. It's a reminder that images, no matter how small, can carry immense symbolic weight. Editor: That's given me a lot to think about. Thanks!