Coin of Sardis under Caracalla c. 211 - 217

Editor: Here we have a Coin of Sardis under Caracalla, how about that! I find it strangely imposing, despite its small size. What captures your attention about this little relic? Curator: Ah, this humble coin whispers tales of power and propaganda, doesn't it? I see a ruler striving for immortality, stamped onto currency. A tangible fragment of an empire, circulated through eager hands in bustling marketplaces. Do you sense the weight of history in its worn surface? Editor: Absolutely! There's something fascinating about holding a piece of the past. I never really thought about coins as artifacts before. Curator: Isn't it delicious? We've journeyed from currency to chronicle, all in the space of a small, unassuming coin.