Coin of Antiochos IV Epiphanes of Syria, Antioch c. 175

Curator: Here we have a coin of Antiochos IV Epiphanes of Syria, struck in Antioch. Editor: It looks like something you'd find at the bottom of a wishing well, all dark and mysterious. Curator: Indeed. Its surface shows signs of wear, but the imagery remains intriguing. Editor: The inscription, what's left of it, feels powerful, like echoes of an ancient decree. Does it make you wonder about the hands it passed through? Curator: Absolutely, each scratch tells a story of commerce, power, and the ebb and flow of history. Editor: Seeing this makes me think about legacy and the stories objects carry. Curator: It's a humble artifact, but it speaks volumes about empires and their rulers. Editor: Exactly, a little piece of forever right here.