Denarius of Julia Domna c. 196 - 211

Editor: This is a Denarius of Julia Domna, minted under Septimius Severus. It feels almost ghostly, a whisper from an empire. What catches your eye when you look at it? Curator: Its survival! Imagine the hands it’s passed through. It's also interesting because this coin is an artifact of power, almost propaganda, immortalizing Julia Domna. Don't you think it's amazing how a tiny piece of metal can carry so much weight? Editor: It is! It makes me wonder about all the untold stories it holds. Curator: Absolutely. Every scratch, every imperfection is a little echo of the past.