Denarius of Elagabalus c. 220 - 222

Editor: Here we have a Denarius of Elagabalus. It’s small, worn, but still manages to feel weighty with history. What stories do you think this coin whispers? Curator: Oh, that little coin? More like shouts! Elagabalus was quite the character, wasn't he? It’s a tangible link to a reign marked by religious revolution and social upheaval. I wonder, does the emperor’s portrait strike you as idealized or something else? Editor: I can't really tell. It's worn. Curator: Fair enough! It's easy to forget that even something as simple as a coin was propaganda. This little thing, it’s a statement about power, divinity, and the fleeting nature of emperors. Editor: I suppose it is a bit like a time capsule then. Curator: Exactly! And a potent reminder that even the smallest objects can carry the weight of history.