What is RIC VI Serdica 34?

RIC VI Serdica 34 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 34.

How do you identify RIC VI Serdica 34?

The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped with embroidered robes, facing front on crescent, head 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.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Serdica 34

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Serdica 34

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

GAL VALERIA AVG

Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped with embroidered robes, facing front on crescent, head 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 Serdica 34 is an aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD), struck at the Serdica 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 Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Serdica Mint

Serdica (modern Sofia, Bulgaria) was a late Roman mint that operated primarily during the Tetrarchy and Constantinian periods, serving the Balkan military zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Serdica 34?: RIC VI Serdica 34 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 34.
How do you identify RIC VI Serdica 34?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped with embroidered robes, facing front on crescent, head 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.