Coin of Alexandria under Probus c. 281 - 282

Editor: Here we have a "Coin of Alexandria under Probus." It's small, worn, and yet, it feels incredibly weighty with history. What stories do you see embedded in this little disc? Curator: Ah, this coin…it whispers of empires, doesn't it? Probus, a Roman emperor, Alexandria, a melting pot of cultures. I imagine it changing hands, witnessing daily life centuries ago. The eagle, a symbol of power, now faded… What does that fading mean to you? Editor: Maybe that power is always temporary, always transforming. Thank you! Curator: Precisely! A tangible reminder of time's passage. It was fun pondering aloud.