Coin of Amphipolis under Faustina I c. 138 - 140

Curator: This is a coin of Amphipolis dating back to the time of Faustina I. Consider how its imagery provided symbolic continuity for its users. Editor: It looks like something you'd find buried in your backyard. All that wear… makes you wonder whose fingers held it, what it bought. Curator: The very act of depicting Faustina I on coinage served to cement the imperial image and convey dynastic stability. Editor: It's funny how something so small could represent such power, such an empire. Talk about symbolism weighing heavily! Curator: Indeed. The portrait itself is a carefully constructed symbol, communicating specific virtues and associations meant to resonate with the populace. Editor: Looking at it makes me feel connected, not just to history, but to countless untold personal stories that all involved this tiny coin. Curator: It's a potent reminder that images aren't just representations. They're active participants in shaping beliefs. Editor: Yes, a quiet witness and storyteller that invites us to wonder about our own stories.