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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
Aureus - Galeria Valeria VENERI VICTRICI; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.18 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308-310 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.18 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple up in right hand and fold of drapery up above shoulder with left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENERI VICTRICI
SMN
Comment
Weight varies from 5.18g-5.43g
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galeria Valeria coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galerius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 293 to 311 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Galerius, while the reverse side depicts his wife, Galeria Valeria, who was a powerful woman and played an important role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. The coin's inscription, "VENERI VICTRICI," translates to "To the victorious Venus," indicating that the coin was minted to commemorate a military victory or triumph.
