Coin of Amphipolis under Julia Maesa c. 223

Curator: Before us, we have a coin of Amphipolis under Julia Maesa, a fascinating artifact housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It looks worn, but strangely compelling. The patina gives it a sense of depth and history. Curator: Indeed. The coin's very structure speaks to its age, its materiality revealing layers of oxidation and wear—a testament to its journey through time. Editor: I see a seated figure, possibly a deity. The imagery carries such cultural weight, evoking notions of power and perhaps even propaganda. Curator: The composition emphasizes the figure's centrality, drawing the eye to its form, while the surrounding text fragments provide additional visual texture. Editor: It's a powerful little object, this coin. I feel a direct connection to the past, and I'm reminded of the continuity of human experience. Curator: A superb example of how a coin can exist simultaneously as a historical document and an artistic expression.