Coin of Mithradates VI, Amisos (Pontos) c. 2th century

Editor: Here we have a coin of Mithradates VI from Amisos in Pontos. What strikes me most is how worn it is, it feels like you can almost feel the weight of history, and the human touch. What do you make of it? Curator: Indeed, it whispers tales, doesn't it? Look at the sun-like burst around the face – it's not just decoration. To me, it speaks of a ruler crafting his own divine image, practically minting his own mythology! The wear and tear? That’s the best part, a testament to countless transactions, journeys, maybe even a bit of pocket-rubbing anxiety over taxes! It's all rather beautifully human, isn't it? Editor: That's fascinating! I never thought about it that way. Curator: Isn't it brilliant how something so small can hold so much?