Tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedonia, Celtic Imitation? c. 4th century

Editor: This is a silver tetradrachm, possibly a Celtic imitation of a coin of Philip II of Macedonia. I am struck by the coin's weight and the somewhat worn details of the ruler's profile and the horse. What story do you think this object whispers to us? Curator: Ah, whispers from antiquity! I see a dialogue between cultures, a visual echo. The Celts, admiring Macedonian coinage, created their own versions. It's like a cover song, isn't it? A tribute, but with a unique local accent. The slight blurring of details only adds to the sense of time passing, stories changing. Makes you wonder, what did they value about the original? Editor: That is fascinating. It makes me think of cultural exchange and translation. I hadn't considered the idea of a "cover song" in art before. Curator: Exactly! And think about the journey this little coin has taken, the hands it's passed through. It's a tangible connection to a world long gone. It leaves me wondering, what will our money say about us in two thousand years?