Anonymous Follis c. 1065 - 1070

Curator: Here we have a fascinating piece: an Anonymous Follis. Its creation date and maker are unknown. Editor: Immediately, I'm struck by its somber feel and the incredible detail for something so small and worn. Curator: Indeed, each side features a distinct, stylized portrait. Given its material, the coin probably circulated widely. Editor: It's intriguing that they opted for anonymity. This absence of a clear identity almost elevates it, letting it symbolize a collective history. Curator: Precisely. It prompts us to consider the daily lives touched by such an object, the hands it passed through. Editor: To me, this coin embodies a tangible connection to a forgotten past, a silent witness to the flow of civilizations. Curator: A potent little artifact, it is, isn't it? Editor: Absolutely. An echo of lives unknown, captured in copper.