Coin of Mithradates VI, Amisos (Pontos) c. 2th century

Editor: Here we have a coin of Mithradates VI, from Amisos, Pontos. What strikes me is how the wear and corrosion on the metal surface speak volumes about its history as a material object. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Consider the labor invested in extracting, refining, and stamping this coin. The metal itself, likely bronze, represents a claim on resources, and power. It's not just money, it's a statement about controlling production and trade in Amisos. How do you see its imagery relating to that? Editor: It’s interesting to think about a coin as a symbol of that kind of economic and material control. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Curator: And thank you, it's crucial to remember that even seemingly simple objects like this coin hold complex stories of power and resources.