Coin of Aspendos under Commodus? c. 2th century

Curator: Here we have a coin minted in Aspendos, possibly under the reign of Commodus. Editor: Gosh, it looks like something you'd find in your grandpa's attic. All tarnished and mysterious! Curator: Well, age does that. Roman coins served not only as currency but also as propaganda, embedding the emperor's image and symbols of power. Editor: You know, holding this, I imagine it passing through so many hands, each with their own story. It's a tangible connection to the past. Curator: Exactly! Coins were miniature billboards, shaping public perception and reinforcing imperial authority. Editor: Makes you wonder what Commodus was really like, doesn't it? This little object carries so much weight. Curator: Indeed, it’s a window into the cultural memory of an empire, condensed into a small, symbolic form. Editor: It’s funny, this old coin makes me want to write poetry or something, there’s just so much feeling behind it!