Coin of Prusias II c. 2th century

Editor: Here we have a Coin of Prusias II. It's a small, unassuming thing, isn't it? The bronze is worn smooth in places, but I find the texture quite beautiful. What stands out to you? Curator: The first thing that strikes me is its intimacy, the way its smallness belies the power it once held. It's a tangible link to a ruler from centuries ago, a whisper of an ancient economy and a whole society. The figure of the king and the prancing horse – don't you feel their echo through time? Editor: Absolutely. It feels like holding a piece of history in your hand. I hadn't thought about the power dynamic. Curator: It's also about trade and communication. Think of all the hands this coin passed through. Editor: Wow, I hadn't considered the coin's journey and the stories it could tell. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It’s amazing what a little bronze circle can evoke, isn’t it?