Attic Drachm of the Koinon of Thessaly c. 166

Editor: Here we have an Attic Drachm coin of the Koinon of Thessaly. It's worn smooth by time, but I can still make out some of the figures. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The bull, of course, immediately speaks to the region's agricultural prowess, but also to its virility and power. Note how the artist has chosen to depict him: standing proudly, yet also calmly, suggesting a tamed strength. Editor: So, it's not just about farming; it's about control and status too? Curator: Precisely. And consider the figure on the other side. Who might she be, and what does her inclusion suggest about the values of Thessaly? Editor: It's like the coin is speaking to us across millennia! Curator: Indeed. Ancient symbols, still potent.