Coin of Amphipolis under the Emperor Gordian III c. 3th century

Editor: This is a coin of Amphipolis under the Emperor Gordian III. It’s quite small, but the material looks like it has a long story to tell. What can you tell me about it? Curator: It's fascinating how a humble coin can serve as a powerful artifact of cultural and political power. Currency like this served as a potent tool for disseminating imperial ideology. Do you see how the image of Gordian III and the imagery used in Amphipolis contribute to the construction of Roman authority and identity within the region? Editor: It makes me think about how carefully crafted a nation’s symbols must be. Curator: Precisely! And this coin speaks volumes about the intersection of local identity and imperial power. It forces us to consider who benefits and who is marginalized by such displays of authority. Editor: That's a perspective I wouldn't have considered at first glance. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure. It is vital to look at the artwork through the lenses of those who were directly impacted.