Galeria Valeria AE2, Venus reverse
RIC VI Siscia 204 · 309 AD-310 AD · Siscia · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
GAL VALERIA AVG
Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped, facing front on crescent, head right
Reverse
VENERI - VICTRICI
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 Siscia 204 is an ae2 of Galeria Valeria, issued under Licinius (309 AD-310 AD), struck at the Siscia 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 7.2g, 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 Siscia Mint
Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Siscia 204?
- RIC VI Siscia 204 is a Bronze AE2 of Galeria Valeria issued under Licinius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 204.
- How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 204?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped, 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 - VICTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 204?
- RIC VI Siscia 204 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.2g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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