Coin of Nicopolis under Augustus ? c. 31 BCE

Editor: This is an image of a coin from Nicopolis under Augustus. It looks like bronze. Given its state, I wonder about its circulation—was it widely used, or was it hoarded? What can you tell me about it? Curator: Well, the materiality of this coin speaks volumes about the Roman economy and its interaction with Nicopolis. The bronze composition, its weight and size, all dictated its economic value and its accessibility to different social classes. How do you think its production influenced the local economy? Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. I guess the mining and crafting of these coins would be a significant industry. Curator: Exactly. The labor involved, the resources extracted – it all points to a complex network of production and consumption. Think about what this little object represents in terms of resource management and societal structure. Editor: It's amazing to think about how much history is embedded in this single coin! Thanks for sharing! Curator: My pleasure. It's all about understanding the material world and its impact on society.