Follis of Crispus, Thessalonica 324

Editor: This is a Follis of Crispus from Thessalonica. Seeing the aged surface of this coin, I'm struck by the idea of holding something so old. What stories do you imagine it could tell? Curator: Ah, what a beautiful little window into the past! The wear and tear, that verdigris patina... it's like holding whispers of ancient marketplaces and political intrigue. I see a portrait of power, but also the vulnerability of empire, slowly eroding with time. Editor: Eroding with time, that's a powerful image. It makes me think about the fleeting nature of human achievements. Curator: Indeed! And the fact that something so small could represent so much? It’s almost comical, isn't it? Like a tiny, weighty metaphor for history itself. What do you make of the imagery? Editor: It's definitely got me thinking about how we create and remember history. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Curator: My pleasure. Art, even in coin form, is such a fantastic conversation starter, isn't it?