Coin of Perge under Philip II 247 - 249

Curator: Let's discuss this bronze coin of Perge, minted under Philip II. Its worn condition hints at a complex history of circulation and exchange. Editor: It looks and feels like a memory, doesn't it? So tactile, like holding a tiny, heavy, forgotten story. Curator: Indeed. Coins like this weren't just currency; they were potent symbols of power and identity. Consider the ways in which Philip II strategically employed coinage to broadcast his image and solidify his reign. What narratives did he want to promote? Editor: That’s what I find so intriguing – how a small object becomes a loudspeaker. I wonder who clutched this coin, and what urgent need it served them at the time. Curator: Exactly. And how the circulation of this image across diverse populations would normalize and reinforce particular power structures and social hierarchies. Editor: It really does feel like it carries the weight of empires, doesn’t it? A tangible link to a world so different, yet so familiar. Curator: Precisely, a link that compels us to examine the ongoing legacies of economic and political power. Editor: Definitely a potent object of contemplation. Thanks for your insights!