Follis of Crispus, Aquileia 317

Editor: This is a Follis of Crispus from Aquileia. The green patina gives it such a weathered, ancient feel. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The coin's wear speaks volumes. See how the emperor's image, though faded, retains a certain authority? It's a testament to the power of iconography, even as empires crumble. What symbols persist despite the ravages of time? Editor: So the enduring images tell their own story, beyond the official narrative? Curator: Precisely. These symbols, repeated across coins and monuments, become cultural touchstones, shaping collective memory long after the empire is gone. Do you see anything that might resonate today? Editor: It makes you wonder what symbols from our own era will endure. Curator: Indeed, a humbling thought. This little coin connects us to an age of emperors and enduring symbols.