Coin of Thuria under Septimius Severus 193 - 211

Editor: So, this is a coin from Thuria, minted under Septimius Severus. It's small, and feels so ancient. Looking at this little piece of metal, I wonder about all the hands it's passed through. What stories do you think it could tell, if it could talk? Curator: Ah, if only coins could whisper secrets! For me, it’s like holding a tiny, weathered mirror to a vast empire. Septimius Severus, a North African who rose to become emperor. I imagine the weight of leadership, compressed into this small token. What does it evoke in you? Editor: A sense of connection, even over millennia. To think someone used this to buy bread or a ticket to a show. It kind of shrinks history down to human scale. Curator: Precisely! It reminds us that even empires are built on countless everyday moments, shared by people we can almost see reflected in its worn surface. It's like finding a familiar face in a crowd of strangers. Editor: Wow, that’s a beautiful way to put it. It’s more than just an artifact, it's a link. Curator: Exactly. History isn't just dates and battles, it’s echoes of human experience resonating through time. And sometimes, all it takes is a small coin to hear them.