Coin of the Thessali c. 161s - 171s

Editor: This is a "Coin of the Thessali," by the Koinon of Thessaly. It's really interesting how such a small object can tell us so much. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Well, consider this coin not just as currency, but as a potent symbol of Thessalian identity. Who controlled the minting of this coin, and what narrative were they trying to project? Editor: I see a face on one side and a figure on the other. Is that intentional? Curator: Absolutely. Currency has historically been a tool for projecting power. What message do you think the imagery conveys about Thessaly's values or self-image? Whose story are they trying to tell? Editor: That's a great question to consider. It makes me wonder who was left out. Curator: Exactly. By examining whose images were chosen and whose were omitted, we can understand the power dynamics at play.