Coin of Odessos under Gordian III c. 3th century

Editor: Here we have a bronze coin of Odessos, minted during the reign of Gordian III. It's worn with age, but I find the engraved figures quite striking. What do you make of it? Curator: It's funny how these little things carry so much weight, isn't it? It's not just money, it's a message, a carefully crafted piece of propaganda, really. Who do you think they were trying to impress? Editor: Perhaps the citizens of Odessos, reinforcing Gordian’s authority? Curator: Exactly. It’s like they’re whispering, "Remember who's in charge," in the most durable way possible. It is cool how such a small object could exert such power. Editor: I never thought of it as whispering before. That gives me a lot to consider!