Coin of Amphipolis under Macrinus c. 217 - 218

Curator: Here we have a coin from Amphipolis, issued during the reign of Macrinus. Editor: It's almost like holding time itself in your hand, all that history condensed into this weathered little circle. Curator: Macrinus's brief rule is fascinating in the context of the Severan dynasty's decline and the rise of military emperors. Editor: I imagine it changing hands, telling stories of merchants, soldiers, everyday life. It's strangely intimate. Curator: Absolutely. The coin reflects the power structures of the Roman Empire and its provinces, acting as a propaganda tool, if you will. Editor: Makes you wonder who clutched this coin when the world felt uncertain, just as we do now. Curator: Looking at it, I'm struck by how even small objects can reflect vast historical narratives. Editor: Yeah, holding it made me feel both small and connected, a curious paradox.