Coin of Perge, Pamphylia under Gallienus c. 253 - 268

Editor: We're looking at a Coin of Perge, Pamphylia under Gallienus, likely from the mid-3rd century, attributed to Salonina, at the Harvard Art Museums. It looks heavily worn and gives off a feeling of time’s relentless march. What do you see in this humble artifact? Curator: Well, I see the ghost of an empire. Imagine who held this coin, what they bought, what they dreamed of. Each scratch is a story, a whisper of lives lived. It’s a tangible connection to a world so distant, yet so human. Don't you think? Editor: Absolutely. It's a bit mind-blowing to think about the journeys this coin might have taken. Thanks for sharing your insight! Curator: My pleasure. It makes you wonder, doesn’t it, what future generations will make of our pennies?