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.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Thessalonica 34

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 34

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-310 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.27g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

All Galerius coins Thessalonica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 34?: RIC VI Thessalonica 34 is a Bronze AE2 of 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.