Thursday, January 18, 2024

graphic codes distinguished broad categories of written language during the classical period


Tetradrachm signed by Eucleidas circa 405-400 bC.

Obverse side: A female charioteer drives a fast quadriga, holding reins in hand and raising a flaming torch while Nike is flying to crown her.

Reverse side: Head of Athena facing three-quarters wearing double-hook earrings, a necklace of pendant acorns with central gorgoneion-medallion, and a triple-crested Attic helmet. On both sides, two dolphins swim downwards.

What's the deal?

The coin embodies value and serves as a cultural symbol.

Coinage is an act of collective faith grounded in social conventions.

You believe that it has intrinsic value. that's it!