Anonymous Follis c. 1060 - 1065

Editor: Here we have an intriguing artifact, an Anonymous Follis housed at the Harvard Art Museums. Its worn surface whispers stories of time. What do you see in this piece that sparks your imagination? Curator: Ah, a coin – a humble, everyday object brimming with secrets! I imagine the hands it has passed through, the markets it has seen. The wear and tear are like wrinkles, each telling a tale of transactions and journeys. It’s a portal to another time, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: Absolutely! It makes history feel so tangible. Thanks for illuminating it for me! Curator: My pleasure. Keep looking closely, and the art will start talking back to you.