Half Follis of Constans II, Syracuse 

Editor: So, this Half Follis coin was made by Constans II and is currently at the Harvard Art Museums. It's so small! I’m curious about what the images on the coin tell us. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Well, I see a tiny time capsule! This coin whispers tales of power and a shifting empire. Imagine the hands it passed through! It's like holding a miniature monument in your palm, isn't it? Editor: That’s a lovely way to put it. It definitely makes me think about history in a more intimate way. Curator: Absolutely. And it reminds us that art, even in the most unassuming forms, carries echoes of the past.