Coin of Demetrios Poliorketes, King of Macedon c. 4th century

Editor: So, this is a coin of Demetrios Poliorketes, King of Macedon. It's small, and the details are worn, but I can see some kind of figure on it. What’s your take on this piece? Curator: This coin isn't just currency; it's a political statement. Demetrios I used his coinage to project power. The imagery—Nike, the goddess of victory—and his own idealized portrait served as propaganda, solidifying his image as a strong, divinely favored ruler. Think of it as ancient meme warfare! What kind of message do you think he was trying to convey? Editor: So it's about using art to control a narrative. Curator: Exactly! And even now, thousands of years later, it makes us think about the relationship between power, image, and control.