Caesar’s Coin, 21st Century Edition

Amid the $Libra case, a striking detail has emerged: a plan to mint coins bearing the image of Argentine President Javier Milei.

Not a minor anecdote, but a powerful symbol—power seeking to imprint itself onto value.

From ancient Greece to Rome, money has always been political.
It first represented the community; later, the ruler.

Rome offers a clear lesson: when a currency loses substance, propaganda increases.
The denarius was gradually debased… while imperial imagery grew stronger.

Today, the logic remains unchanged.
When value relies on narrative, trust becomes fragile.