Follis (AE2) of Licinius II Caesar, Heraclea 321 - 324

Editor: Here we have a Follis, a bronze coin, of Licinius II Caesar, currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. It’s amazing how much history is etched into such a small object. What catches your eye when you look at this? Curator: It's like holding a whisper from the past, isn't it? I see a young emperor, idealized yet burdened by the weight of power. The coin itself, worn and imperfect, speaks of its journey through countless hands and pockets. Does it make you wonder about all the stories it could tell? Editor: Absolutely! I hadn't considered its journey like that. Thanks, that’s a whole new level of appreciation. Curator: My pleasure. I think seeing the coin in that way helps unlock its history.