Coin of the Chalkidian League, Olynthos 

Curator: Here we have a Coin of the Chalkidian League, struck in Olynthos. Look at that lovely verdigris! Editor: It’s like a tiny, timeworn mirror reflecting the aesthetics of a bygone era, only now tinged with this gorgeous green decay. Curator: The imagery speaks volumes. One side depicts Apollo, radiant and youthful, and the other bears a lyre, a nod to artistic pursuit and harmony. Editor: It’s incredible to consider how much cultural weight rests on such a diminutive object; a whisper of mythology and civic pride captured on a small coin. It is amazing. Curator: Indeed. Consider that each symbol, each figure, served to reinforce the shared identity and values of the community. Editor: It’s amazing how objects can hold so much power and can also carry a lot of memories! Curator: I agree. This coin is a tangible link to the past, its symbols echoing across the centuries.