Follis of Constantine I, Heraclea 324

Editor: Here we have a Follis of Constantine I, made in Heraclea. The coin itself feels almost ghostly, doesn't it? What do you see in this small, ancient object? Curator: It's like holding a whisper from the past. Look at the wear – countless hands have touched it. For me, it's a portal. Can you imagine the world it circulated in, the stories it could tell? Editor: Absolutely! It's easy to forget how much history these objects carry. I hadn't considered the everyday lives it touched. Curator: Exactly! Art isn’t always grand canvases; sometimes, it's in the pocket of a merchant, a soldier, a lover. A tangible connection, wouldn't you say? Editor: Definitely! This really changes how I view coins. Thanks for making me think about it in a different way! Curator: My pleasure! It's those unexpected connections that make art so endlessly fascinating.