Follis of Crispus, Lugdunum 323

Curator: Immediately I’m struck by how intimate it feels, holding so much history in the palm of your hand, you know? Like whispering secrets from centuries ago. Editor: Indeed. This is a Follis of Crispus, an ancient coin originating from Lugdunum, what we know today as Lyon. Curator: The profile seems so stern, but the overall impression is one of fragility. Editor: The imagery on these coins was carefully selected. The details of the helmet on one side, and the portrait of Crispus on the other, spoke to Roman power. Curator: And now they tell a new story about the rise and fall of empires. I find that incredibly poignant. Editor: Absolutely. The weight, the feel, the symbols... it all converges to form a tangible link to the past. Curator: It makes you wonder, doesn't it? What hands has it passed through? What stories has it silently witnessed? Editor: Every detail is a memory, a reflection of cultural values that continues to resonate.