Coin of Aeropos of Macedonia c. 398

Curator: This is a coin of Aeropos of Macedonia, currently residing in the Harvard Art Museums. The artist, Aeropos, remains somewhat elusive to history. Editor: It’s so small, yet it feels weighty somehow. The dark patina speaks volumes about its journey through time. Curator: Precisely! Consider the imagery – the head on one side, perhaps a deity or ruler, and the other side, a depiction of power and prosperity, each laden with cultural significance. Editor: It prompts me to think about the coin's journey through various hands and sociopolitical landscapes. Who held it, and what did it represent for them? Curator: Money as a symbol, then and now. These aren't just transactional objects; they embody a whole worldview. Editor: Absolutely. It invites a reflection on power dynamics and material culture across generations. Curator: A microcosm, indeed. I find myself pondering how this object connects us to the long arc of human history. Editor: It’s incredible how a small artifact can spark such profound thoughts about commerce and authority.