Stater of Mazaios c. 361

Editor: This is the Stater of Mazaios, a coin with no known date, crafted by Mazaios. What strikes me is how images can persist across millennia. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Consider how potent the visual language of power is here. A seated ruler, an inscription, a lion—these are all symbols intentionally used to convey authority and legitimacy to those who use the coin. What cultural memories do they evoke, even today? Editor: It's fascinating to think about how these symbols were understood then, and how we interpret them now. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: Indeed, the study of these images offers a glimpse into a culture's soul.