Coin of Samosata under Lucius Verus c. 161 - 169

Editor: This is a Coin of Samosata under Lucius Verus from the Harvard Art Museums. It feels almost fragile, a little like holding history in your hands. What stories do you think this piece whispers? Curator: Oh, it sings rather than whispers, I think! It speaks of trade routes, imperial power, and the everyday lives of people in Samosata. Don't you feel the weight of empires in its small size? Editor: It's incredible to think about all that history embedded in this coin! Curator: Absolutely. It’s like a time capsule, isn’t it? Something so small can hold such immense cultural weight, reflecting the ambitions and realities of a bygone era. Editor: I never thought a coin could be so evocative. Thanks for sharing your insight!