Coin of Mothone under Septimius Severus 193 - 211

Editor: Here we have a coin of Mothone under Septimius Severus. It's small, clearly worn from handling, and made of what looks like bronze. It’s fascinating to hold a piece of currency touched by so many hands so long ago. What can you tell me about it? Curator: This coin isn't just an object of trade; it embodies the socio-economic structures of its time. Consider the labor involved in its mining, smelting, and minting. How does its material composition—likely a copper alloy—reflect resource availability and trade networks? Editor: So, it's more than just money; it's a record of how resources and labor were organized? Curator: Precisely. And think about its distribution. Who used it? How did its value influence daily life? Each imperfection tells a story of its journey through time and the economic realities of Mothone. Editor: That makes me consider coinage in an entirely new light, as a physical manifestation of labor. Thanks!