This conversation explores how ancient coins served as a form of social media and propaganda, facilitating communication and control within empires. The discussion delves into the evolution of coinage, its role in political messaging, and how coins were used to build trust and convey messages about power and authority. The practicality of minting coins and their use in local economies is also examined, along with the significance of counter stamps and the divine right associated with coinage. The episode concludes with a look at proto-coinage and early forms of currency.