Follis of Constantine I, Alexandria 333 - 335

Editor: Here we have a Follis of Constantine I, minted in Alexandria. Just looking at it, it feels weighty with history. What sort of stories do you think this little coin whispers, Curator? Curator: Oh, this isn't just a coin; it's a pocket-sized manifesto! I see the profile of Constantine, a man who legalized Christianity, staring back at us across millennia. And on the other side, perhaps a celebration of his military victories? The coin served as propaganda, slipped into the hands of everyday citizens. It’s incredible to think about the power these little objects once held, isn't it? Editor: It really does bring history to life. Thanks, Curator! Curator: My pleasure! I find myself wondering about the hands that touched this coin, the markets it traveled through… It's quite moving, really.