Coin of Antiocheia Caesarea under Gordian III 238 - 244

Curator: Here we have a coin of Antiocheia Caesarea under Gordian III. Editor: It appears rather worn, a testament to its age and the handling it must have endured. I can almost feel the weight and coolness of the metal in my palm. Curator: The obverse presents a profile portrait of Gordian III, encircled by text. The composition is quite formal, as one might expect from imperial coinage. Editor: And on the reverse, we see figures. It makes me think about the labor involved in the coin's production, from the mining of the metals to the striking of each individual piece. Curator: Indeed. Each coin was a piece of propaganda, shaped by the social and political currents of the time. Editor: It's interesting how an object so small could carry so much weight. Curator: In terms of power, certainly. Editor: I will have to reflect more on the weight of history that this piece holds.