Coin of Philip V of Macedonia after 211

Editor: Here we have a coin from Philip V of Macedonia. It's small, and the metal is heavily patinated. I find it evokes a sense of time and history; a tangible link to the past. What do you see in it? Curator: I love that connection you felt immediately. For me, this little coin whispers tales of power and ambition. Imagine the hands it passed through, the transactions it facilitated. I see the ambition of a king imprinted on such a small object. Editor: So it's not just currency, but propaganda? Curator: Precisely! Every detail, from the choice of imagery to the inscription, would have been carefully considered to project an image of strength and legitimacy. It's amazing what stories even the smallest objects can tell, right? Editor: Definitely gives me a new perspective. I'll never look at a coin the same way again.