Coin of the Province of Macedonia issued by Gaius Publilius, Quaestor c. 148

Editor: This is a coin from the province of Macedonia, struck by Gaius Publilius. It feels… weighty, like it holds centuries of stories. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Well, consider its place in the history of power. Coins weren't just currency, they were propaganda. Whose image is being circulated? Whose story is being told? Think about the implications of Roman authority stamped onto Macedonian soil. Editor: So, it’s not just money; it’s a statement? Curator: Precisely. It is a claim on identity, a tool of cultural imposition. Each coin, a tiny assertion of dominance. This really makes you think about who controls the narrative.