Coin of Agathokles, Tyrant of Syracuse c. 295

Editor: So, here we have a coin – a "Coin of Agathokles, Tyrant of Syracuse." I find it incredibly humbling to look at something touched by hands millennia ago. What stories do you think it whispers? Curator: Oh, I love that! It's like holding a little portal to the past. To me, it speaks of power, ambition, and the sheer will to leave a mark, literally stamped on currency. Do you notice the eagle on the reverse? Editor: Yes, almost like a brand. What does it symbolize? Curator: Perhaps a connection to Zeus, a display of military strength, or simply a statement of Agathokles' dominance. It's fascinating how much meaning can be packed into such a tiny object, isn’t it? What do you think? Editor: Absolutely fascinating. I’ll never look at a coin the same way again.