Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, Amphipolis? c. 336

Editor: Here we have a silver Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great. The silver is worn, but the imagery is still quite powerful. What symbolic significance do you find in the depiction of Alexander on coinage? Curator: Well, placing his likeness on currency essentially transformed Alexander into a persistent symbol. The image projects power, divinity, and the ideals he embodied. It's a cultural memory impressed upon everyday exchange. Don't you think it suggests a carefully constructed legacy? Editor: That's a great point! It's fascinating how images on something as commonplace as money can shape perceptions of leadership. Thanks for sharing. Curator: Indeed, a powerful reminder of how visual symbols perpetuate narratives.