Editor: This is a coin of Julia Domna. It’s quite small, but I can make out a portrait on one side. What do you see in it? Curator: This coin connects us to Julia Domna, a powerful empress. Consider the imagery: her portrait and likely a deity on the reverse. These weren’t just currency, they were propaganda, imbuing Julia Domna with authority and divine association. Editor: So, even something this small can carry so much meaning? Curator: Absolutely. These symbols reflected and reinforced the power structures of the Roman Empire. It is fascinating how an image can hold such cultural weight.