Coin of Amphipolis under Commodus c. 2th century

Editor: Here we have a coin from Amphipolis, created during the reign of Commodus. It's weighty, and the patina suggests a rich history. What symbolic weight do you think this object carries? Curator: Think of coins as miniature monuments. What images do you see depicted? Perhaps the figure of a god or emperor? Consider the symbols they chose, like eagles or laurel wreaths. These communicate power and prosperity. Editor: So, it's about cultural memory, then. What stories were they trying to tell? Curator: Exactly. Coins like these became powerful tools to remind people of Rome’s strength. Editor: I never thought of a coin as a vehicle of propaganda! Curator: Indeed, it is an artifact of daily life, embedded with symbolic meaning. Editor: Fascinating, I'll never look at spare change the same way again.