Coin of Tyre under Volusian 251 - 253

Editor: This is a coin of Tyre under Volusian, and honestly, looking at it, I feel like I'm peering into a forgotten world. What stories do you think it holds, and what do you see in this piece? Curator: This coin is like a tiny time capsule, isn't it? I see the weight of an empire in its worn surface. Volusian wanted to be remembered, and here we are, centuries later, still talking about him and Tyre, pondering the empire's long shadow. It makes you wonder what *we're* minting now that will baffle future eyes! And it reminds me that everyone wants to be remembered, even a little bit. Editor: That's a fascinating way to look at it. I never thought about it as a form of wanting to be remembered. Curator: Coins are evidence of our lives, I wonder if Volusian ever imagined his face would be used as study material in some museum. Editor: It’s incredible how much history can be held in something so small. Thanks for sharing your perspective.