Coin of Argos under Caracalla 198 - 217

Editor: This is a Coin of Argos under Caracalla. Its weight is 4.67g. What strikes me is how small, and yet how durable, it is. What can you tell me about this coin? Curator: Coins, you see, were never just money. They carried the weight of empire, quite literally! The images impressed upon them were potent symbols. What do you see depicted? Editor: I think I see a person? Curator: Indeed! And who the Romans chose to immortalize reveals their values. Consider this: How does publicly circulating an image of the emperor shape his authority? Editor: I guess it's like a constant reminder of who's in charge. The symbols… they build up over time. Curator: Precisely! Each coin whispers a story of power and cultural memory. Food for thought!