Coin of Abydos under Caracalla (cast forgery) 211 - 217

Editor: Here we have a 'Coin of Abydos under Caracalla', a cast forgery. It’s… surprisingly heavy. The materiality of this object – its weight, its cast nature – what can you tell me about this in relation to its making? Curator: It's fascinating how a 'forgery' shifts our understanding. Not just about deception, but about labor and the materials themselves. Who made it, and how does this reproduction engage with the original's power and commodity? Consider the social context of creating copies, and how the act of replication itself can be a commentary on value. Editor: So, it's not just about being fake, but about the labor and context around its creation? Curator: Precisely. It pushes us to analyze the means of production. Editor: That changes how I see it entirely. Thanks!