Bronze coin of Licinius I, Aquileia 320 - 321

Editor: This is a bronze coin of Licinius I, it's quite small, from Aquileia. It looks tarnished with age. What does this coin tell us about the society it came from? Curator: Coins weren't just currency; they were powerful propaganda tools. Licinius used these to project an image of himself and his reign to a wide audience. Consider the distribution of these coins - where were they found and what does that suggest about Licinius's influence? Editor: So, it's like a political advertisement? Curator: Exactly! And think about the imagery chosen – what values or attributes was Licinius trying to associate with himself? Each detail was carefully chosen to shape public perception. Editor: That's fascinating! I never thought about coins that way. Curator: It really highlights how even everyday objects can be charged with political and social meaning.