Decadrachm of Syracuse, by Euainetos c. 400

Editor: This is the Decadrachm of Syracuse by Euainetos, housed in the Harvard Art Museums. It's a silver coin depicting a chariot on one side and a woman's head on the other. It feels powerful, almost like a miniature monument. What symbols stand out to you? Curator: Note how Arethusa, the nymph, becomes a symbol for Syracuse itself, embodying its spirit. And the chariot? It's not just sport; it's a claim to victory and dominion, echoing through ages. Editor: It's amazing how a simple coin can carry so much symbolic weight. Curator: Indeed. Each emblem whispers tales of power, beauty, and cultural identity.