Coin of Perge under Philip II 247 - 249

Curator: Here we have a coin from Perge, dating back to the reign of Philip II. Editor: It’s quite striking. The oxidation gives it a somewhat eerie, spectral quality. Curator: Indeed. These coins served not just as currency but as crucial instruments of royal propaganda, circulating images of power and authority throughout the kingdom. Editor: The circular form focuses the eye. I see the ghost of a figure, perhaps a deity? There is a textural richness, a pitted landscape on its surface. Curator: Possibly Artemis, Perge's patron goddess. Coins like this were essential for trade and taxation, solidifying Philip's control over Perge. Editor: The blurred edges and worn surface speak to its long journey through time. It evokes a sense of the past, like a tangible link to an ancient world. Curator: It’s fascinating to consider the countless hands this coin has passed through, each transaction a tiny thread in the fabric of history. Editor: Ultimately, it’s a potent symbol— a small object carrying immense historical weight.