Denarius of Marc Antony, Moving Mint 32-31 BCE

Editor: Here we have a Denarius of Marc Antony, issued by the man himself. The silver is worn, but it makes me wonder about the hands it passed through. What can you tell me about this coin? Curator: Look at the material. Silver wasn’t just pulled from the earth; enslaved labor mined it, fueling Antony’s war machine. It was a form of propaganda, minted to pay soldiers. How does this change your perspective? Editor: It's less an artifact, more a tool. I hadn't thought about the brutal means behind it. Thanks for pointing that out. Curator: Exactly. Considering its material reality reveals the power structures at play.