Coin of Macedonia under Pyrrhos of Epiros c. 3th century

Editor: This is a coin of Macedonia under Pyrrhos of Epiros. What I find striking is how history and power can be concentrated in such a small object. What can you tell me about it? Curator: This coin is not just currency; it’s a political statement. Pyrrhos, with his ambitions and military campaigns, used imagery on his coinage to project power and legitimacy. Consider how representations of rulers, gods, and national symbols are deployed even today to reinforce ideologies. Editor: So, this coin was a form of propaganda? Curator: Precisely. And who gets to decide whose image or narrative is presented on these objects of power? How does this coin contribute to the narrative of Macedonian identity under Pyrrhos' rule, and whose voices might be missing? Editor: I never thought about a coin having so much to say. Curator: Examining these historical artifacts allows us to critically assess the narratives they promote and to reflect on contemporary power structures.