Coin of Caesarea under Trajan Decius c. 249 - 251

Editor: This is a coin from Caesarea, minted under Trajan Decius. The patina of age gives it a certain weight. What sociopolitical narratives do you see embodied in this coin? Curator: The coin is a symbol of Roman power and its administration of occupied territories. How does its presence in a museum space impact the narratives of colonialism and cultural appropriation? Editor: That's a great point. The coin, in its current location, raises questions about who controls history and how we interpret it. Curator: Exactly. It invites critical engagement, connecting the past with the present, and prompting conversations about justice, representation, and historical accountability. Editor: It makes me think about how even small objects can carry complex stories about power and identity. Curator: Precisely! Let’s keep questioning these narratives.