Tenth Stater of Euagoras I c. 410

Curator: Here we have a Tenth Stater of Euagoras I, crafted by Euagoras II. Editor: The warm golden hue and diminutive scale evoke a sense of intimacy despite its historical significance. Curator: Indeed. One side bears the portrait of a male, possibly a ruler, rendered with remarkable detail for such a small surface. The other side depicts a goat. Editor: The goat symbolizes power, virility, and leadership, reflecting Euagoras's ambitions and the prosperity he wished to convey. It is an intriguing declaration of identity rendered in miniature. Curator: Note how the artist utilizes the circular frame to enclose and concentrate the imagery, achieving formal balance. Editor: It acts like a tiny, potent amulet, bridging the practical function of currency with the symbolic weight of dynastic aspiration. It speaks volumes. Curator: A powerful statement contained within a simple form. Editor: A fascinating intersection of symbolism and statecraft.