Dictator Coins: Unveiling the legacy of power in the final chapter in Toby Mott’s trilogy.
Explore the world of dictator coins with the latest installment in Toby Mott’s acclaimed Dictator series. From the ancient reign of Rome to the modern era of autocracy, Dictator Coins delves deep into coins minted under infamous dictators.
In this volume, Mott uncovers the ideologies and aspirations woven into these tangible relics of power. Through research and insightful commentary, he sheds light on the complex interplay between politics, art, and supremacy.
Crafted as an album, this substantial volume boasts premium-quality card stock and showcases seven authentic dictator coins. Each coin is accompanied by detailed text illuminating the reign and legacy of the respective dictator.
Dictator Coins features a diverse array of leaders, including Constantius II, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, Vladimir Lenin, Francisco Franco, Chiang Kai-Shek, and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
‘This book is a dark comedy of power where coins become the props and dictators the actors’ chuckles Mott. ‘We are peering into their psyche and seeing how they sought to control their legacy and monopolize the storyline of their era.’
Toby Mott is an artist, author and cultural historian with a passion for exploring the intersections of art, politics, and popular culture. His diverse body of work spanning more than twenty books, exhibitions, and academic research, including acclaimed projects such as New Age: Stonehenge to Jungle B2B and Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-80. The Mott Collection demonstrates his unique insight into the role of visual culture in shaping society. -Publisher
