Coin of Kabeira under Caracalla 209 - 210

Editor: Here we have a coin of Kabeira under Caracalla. The portrait is striking, but what catches my eye is the temple on the reverse. What symbols do you see in this piece? Curator: The temple evokes a cultural memory, a desire for stability and order under Caracalla's rule. The coin itself acts as a powerful symbol, connecting the emperor's image with the divine authority represented by the temple. Editor: So the coin is not just money, but a tool to link the emperor to religious power? Curator: Precisely. The image becomes a cultural artifact, repeating the link between ruler and divinity. We can learn a lot about the values of Roman society from these small objects. Editor: It's amazing to think of these little coins carrying so much cultural weight.