Galeria Valeria AE2, Venus reverse
RIC VI Alexandria 81 · 308 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Maximinus Daia
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
GAL VAL-ERIA AVG
Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right
Reverse
VENERI V-ICTRICI
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 81 is an ae2 of Galeria Valeria, issued under Maximinus Daia (308 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.76g, 25mm diameter.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Alexandreia Egypt Mint
Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Alexandria 81?
- RIC VI Alexandria 81 is a Bronze AE2 of Galeria Valeria issued under Maximinus Daia (308 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 81.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 81?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right with the inscription GAL VAL-ERIA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENERI V-ICTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 81?
- RIC VI Alexandria 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.76g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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