Follis of Maximian, Aquileia c. 301

Editor: This is a Follis coin from Aquileia, dating back to the era of Maximianus I Herculius. The patina gives it such a compelling presence. What's your read on this ancient artifact? Curator: It whispers tales of power and trade, doesn't it? I imagine this coin exchanging hands in bustling marketplaces, each scratch a little story. It’s like holding a miniature world in your palm. Editor: So much history embedded in one small coin! I never thought of coins as holding little stories, but now that you mention it, I can almost hear the clinking. Thanks for sharing! Curator: My pleasure! It makes you wonder where it's been, doesn’t it?