RIC VI Heraclea 43 — Galerius AE2
RIC VI Heraclea 43 · 309 AD-310 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
GAL VALERIA 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 Heraclea 43 is an ae2 of Galerius (309 AD-310 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand.
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 Heraclea Thracica Mint
Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Heraclea 43?
- RIC VI Heraclea 43 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 43.
- How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 43?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right with the inscription GAL VALERIA 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.
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