Coin of Carrhae under Caracalla? c. 2th - 3th century

Curator: Here we have what is believed to be a coin from Carrhae issued during the reign of Caracalla. Its materiality speaks volumes, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely! The patina alone gives it this incredible sense of weight and history. Looking at it, I immediately feel the echoes of a bygone era, almost a spiritual connection to antiquity. Curator: The coin, weighing just under 6 grams, presents a profile of Caracalla on one side. The other features symbols... do you recognize them? Editor: Yes, the crescent moon above what seems to be a stylized altar. I find the composition quite striking: that stark contrast between the imperial portrait and these more localized, perhaps religious, symbols. Curator: Indeed. It's fascinating how such a small object carries so much cultural and political weight. Editor: It really makes one ponder about the ephemeral nature of power, how empires rise and fall, and all that survives is a small token like this. Curator: A tangible link to an emperor, now just a ghost in the machine of history. Editor: Precisely. It prompts reflections on legacy and symbolism, as well as the stories this little coin could tell.