AR Antiochos IX of Syria 

Editor: Here we have a silver coin, AR Antiochos IX of Syria. What strikes me is how this small object embodies power and authority. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Absolutely. This coin is more than just currency; it’s a potent form of propaganda. Consider the image of Antiochos IX: How does it create and control a specific narrative of leadership in a time of political unrest? Editor: So, the coin's imagery served a very particular purpose. Curator: Precisely. The female figure on the reverse side, probably the goddess Athena, she represents power and strategic warfare. Coins like these were circulated widely, shaping public perception of the ruler and legitimizing their authority. It makes you think about the power of symbols, doesn’t it? Editor: It really does. I'll definitely look at coins differently from now on.