Denarius of Faustina I 141 - 146

Curator: Here we have a Denarius of Faustina I, a Roman coin memorializing the Empress after her death. Editor: It feels heavy, doesn't it? Like holding a tiny piece of history, worn smooth by time and touch. Curator: Indeed. The portrait shows her in profile, while the reverse depicts a classical temple dedicated to her divinity. Note the use of line and relief to convey depth and texture. Editor: I like how such a small object speaks volumes. Power, remembrance, art—all pressed into this little metal disc. It's like a poem you can carry in your pocket. Curator: Precisely, a potent symbol, still echoing through the centuries. Editor: And still provoking our curiosity, making us wonder about all the hands it passed through.