Follis of Galerius, Alexandria 308 - 310

Editor: Here we have a Follis of Galerius from Alexandria. Being so small, I am surprised at how well-preserved the details are. What does this coin tell us about its cultural and material context? Curator: Notice the bronze material, its weight, and the stamping process. This wasn't just about representing power, but about managing resources, controlling labor, and facilitating trade within the Roman Empire. What does its circulation tell us about consumption and the everyday life of people? Editor: That is a great point; I hadn't considered the bronze material itself as a form of communication. Thank you. Curator: Don't forget to question whose labor created this and for what end.