Stater of the Arcadian League, Megalopolis c. 363

Curator: The object we are viewing is a silver stater, a coin from the Arcadian League, specifically minted in Megalopolis. Editor: It’s remarkably detailed for such a small object, almost melancholic with that figure gazing off to the side. Curator: Yes, one side depicts the head of Zeus, wreathed in laurel, while the other features the goddess Tyche, seated. The iconography emphasizes power and prosperity. Editor: Considering the League’s aims for political and military cooperation, these images are potent symbols of their ambitions and the role of Megalopolis in this context. Curator: Indeed. The coin's composition, with its clear delineation of figure and ground, reinforces the clarity of this propagandistic message. Editor: To hold such a piece, knowing its circulation through political and economic systems, offers a tangible link to the past. It's quite humbling to ponder that history.