Follis of Licinius I, Rome 314

Editor: Here we have a Follis of Licinius I, from Rome. It’s amazing to consider this small bronze coin, practically weightless at just 3.64 grams, once circulated through the Roman Empire. I can't help but wonder: what stories does it hold? What do you see when you look at it? Curator: It’s a tangible link to a vanished world, isn't it? The verdigris blooms like a strange patina, both obscuring and highlighting the emperor's profile. And on the reverse, the standing figure—Jupiter, perhaps?—still radiates a kind of austere authority. Makes you wonder about the messages ancient money told. Editor: Definitely! The coin whispers secrets of power and history. Curator: Absolutely. Now, go ponder the weight of legacy, literally.