Coin of Amphipolis under the Emperor Commodus c. 2th century

Editor: Here we have a coin of Amphipolis under the Emperor Commodus. It feels like such a tangible link to the past. What symbols or stories do you think it holds? Curator: Look closely at the emperor's profile. What does the laurel wreath convey about his aspirations? And on the reverse, consider the figures – are they gods, personifications, or scenes from daily life, and what collective memory do they evoke? Editor: That's fascinating! I hadn't considered the laurel wreath as a deliberate statement. Curator: These visual cues were carefully chosen to project power and reinforce cultural identity. We can see how certain symbols were meant to endure through generations. Editor: I'll definitely look at coins differently now, seeing them as little time capsules of cultural meaning. Curator: Precisely! Each coin is a symbol, waiting to be deciphered.