Anonymous Follis c. 1085 - 1092

Editor: Here we have an Anonymous Follis. It is undated and its maker is unknown. The coin looks incredibly worn, almost like it has been handled for centuries. What can you tell us about the figures on this coin? Curator: Consider the persistence of the imperial image. Even in anonymity, the ruler's power is communicated through carefully replicated symbols. Look closely—can you discern the halo? What does that signify? Editor: That is an interesting point! I guess I focused on the wear and tear as degradation, but you are seeing a sign of longer-term symbolic value? Curator: Precisely. It reminds us that images are not just representations but also active agents in shaping memory and belief. Editor: Thanks, I will definitely keep that in mind.