Coin of Apollodotus I c. 180

Curator: The Harvard Art Museums houses this fascinating object: a coin of Apollodotus I, of 7.69 grams. Editor: The relief seems worn but I see figural forms that are so faint. The texture is rough and aged. Curator: Indeed, the wear reveals layers of history, physical use but also of the changing political and cultural landscape that shaped its creation. Editor: Considering the form, the square shape is intriguing. How does it challenge the conventional circular form? Is there a reason for this structural choice? Curator: The square shape does deviate from the norm. It could point to local traditions or even a deliberate attempt to stand apart, marking a specific reign's identity. Editor: Reflecting on these details, it's as if this simple coin whispers tales of power, belief, and human connection across millennia. Curator: Indeed, it’s a reminder of the tangible links between past and present.