Coin of Demetrios Poliorketes, King of Macedon c. 4th century

Curator: Oh, the weight of history in your hand! This is a coin of Demetrios Poliorketes, King of Macedon. Editor: It looks ancient, like something pulled from the earth. A bit rough around the edges but full of secrets. Curator: Absolutely. Demetrios wasn't just a king, he was a symbol—a self-fashioned god, almost. He understood the power of propaganda. Editor: Propaganda indeed. Coins like these were tools of empire, projecting power and authority. Who did it actually serve? Curator: You know, it's funny how the simplest objects can carry the grandest narratives. This coin whispers of ambition, divinity, and the fragility of power, doesn't it? Editor: Yes, a stark reminder that empires rise and fall, leaving behind these tiny artifacts to tell very complex tales.