Obol of Alexander the Great, Arados? c. 311

Editor: This is a tiny coin, an obol of Alexander the Great, its exact date unknown, residing here at Harvard. It is easy to imagine that this coin passed through so many hands. What can it tell us? Curator: It's funny how these small objects can feel so monumental, isn't it? I see a young man's ambition forged in metal. The imagery, likely Alexander himself and Zeus, speaks of divine rule, a clever bit of branding, don’t you think? Editor: Definitely! And the wear and tear make it seem so tangible, like a little piece of history I could hold. Curator: Exactly, it connects us. Imagine the stories this little coin could tell if it could talk. Gives you shivers, right? Editor: Absolutely! It's a fantastic reminder that even the smallest things can hold the weight of empires.