Find three old coins of different denominations. The coins can be in any currency. Obsolete currencies are best.
Consider the three coins. Examine the markings and engravings on each side of the coin. What do tails look like on your coins? Whose head adorns the front? An artist? An activist? A King or Queen? A ruler? What was the head meant to represent? What does it mean now?
Consider the value of the coin, its denomination, date of issue, material of manufacture. What was the value of the coin when it was issued? What is the value now? Is the complex abstraction of value to currency still supported for this coin?
If the coin is obsolete, how does value exist now for the coin? As an artifact? A curious object? A measurable amount of a precious metal? Gold? Silver?
Take each of the three coins and toss the into the air shouting "Heads I win, tails you lose!"
Examine the results. Consider the power of chance in the life of the coin, the history of governments, economics and society.
Consider the realm of the coin.
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