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

Editor: So, we have here a coin of Mithradates VI from Amisos, Pontos. It's small, worn, but somehow powerful. What do you make of it? Curator: It's a whisper from antiquity, isn't it? A king’s ambition pressed into metal. I see Mithradates, not just as a ruler, but as a man defying Rome, clinging to Hellenistic ideals. It's hubris, perhaps, but also, oddly inspiring. Editor: Inspiring? It’s a coin! Curator: But it *is* a statement. A king putting his face and ambitions—however grand or deluded—into the hands of his people. Imagine the stories it could tell! I always wonder how many times it might have changed hands, each touch leaving its own mark. What do you think it says about power? Editor: That’s a great point, actually. Power isn't just armies and decrees; it's also about who controls the narrative. This coin is a perfect example of that.