Coin of Demetrios I, Seleukeia c. 162

Editor: Here we have a coin of Demetrios I from Seleukeia. It looks incredibly worn, but I can just make out figures on each side. What do you see in this little relic? Curator: I see power, quite literally pressed into metal. Each side tells a story. The portrait is Demetrios himself, projecting authority. The figure on the reverse? Possibly Tyche, the city goddess, promising fortune. Imagine holding that weight, feeling the ambition of a king in your palm. Editor: That’s incredible, I never thought of it that way. Now I see more than just an old coin. Curator: Exactly! These objects whisper secrets if you listen closely. It makes you wonder what else is missed if you aren't listening.