Coin of Mithradates VI, Amastris c. 2th century

Editor: Here we have a coin of Mithradates VI, struck in Amastris. It's weathered, but still, I'm struck by how something so small could carry so much power. What stories do you see whispered in its metal? Curator: Ah, imagine holding a king's ambition in your palm! It's more than just currency, isn't it? It's Mithradates' face, radiating authority, almost sun-like. And on the other side, a symbolic decree. What if each groove holds a memory of a transaction, a hope, or a fear? Editor: That's fascinating, to think of it as a vessel of memories rather than just money. Thank you for the fresh perspective! Curator: My pleasure! It reminds us that even the smallest object can echo with the past.