AE Seleukos IV 

Editor: This coin, "AE Seleukos IV," minted by Seleukos IV, features portraits and figures. The wear and tear speaks to its age, but the imagery is still clear. What symbols stand out to you in this piece? Curator: Note the ruler's portrait, contrasted by Zeus holding a scepter. What memories or associations might these images evoke for people of that time? The ruler's power versus the god's authority, perhaps? Editor: That contrast is really thought-provoking. I see how these symbols are embedded in the culture. Curator: Indeed, they act as powerful reminders of shared beliefs, solidifying a common identity. We can see the past through their eyes, in some ways.