Coin of Perikle of Lycia c. 4th century

Curator: Here we have a fascinating coin crafted by Perikle of Lycia. Editor: It feels like holding a whisper from the past, doesn't it? That mottled patina sings of time. Curator: Indeed. The obverse features a portrait, possibly a ruler or deity, while the reverse displays a triskeles, a symbol with three radiating legs. Editor: The triskeles spins, doesn't it? Almost a sense of perpetual motion, like destiny itself. It makes me think of journeys and crossroads. Curator: It could signify progress, competition, or even interconnectedness. Editor: Imagine the hands it passed through, the stories it could tell. It's like a tiny portal. Curator: The coin invites contemplation, doesn't it? A reminder of power, symbolism, and the ever-turning wheel of history. Editor: Absolutely, a tangible piece of eternity tucked away in our hands.