Galeria Valeria AE2, Venus reverse
RIC VI Thessalonica 34 · 308 AD-310 AD · Thessalonica · Issued under Galerius
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
GAL VALERIA AVG
Bust of Galeria Valeria, laureate, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped, right
Reverse
VENERI V-ICTRICI or VENERI VI-CTRICI
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 Thessalonica 34 is an ae2 of Galeria Valeria, issued under Galerius (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Thessalonica 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 7.27g, 24mm 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 Thessalonica Mint
Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) operated as an imperial mint from the late third century. It was a key Balkan mint serving the military needs of the Danube and eastern frontiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Thessalonica 34?
- RIC VI Thessalonica 34 is a Bronze AE2 of Galeria Valeria issued under Galerius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 34.
- How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 34?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, laureate, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, 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 or VENERI VI-CTRICI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 34?
- RIC VI Thessalonica 34 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.27g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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