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Follis - Galeria Valeria VENERI VICTRICI; Cyzicus
308 year| Bronze | 7.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 308 |
| Value | Follis (1) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#360168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand. Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
Translation: To Victorious Venus
Interesting fact
The Follis coin featuring Galeria Valeria, also known as the "Veneri Victri" coin, was minted during the reign of Emperor Arcadius (395-408 AD) and was used to commemorate the victory of the Roman army over the barbarian tribes. The coin's design features a depiction of the goddess Victory (Veneri) on the obverse side, and an image of Galeria Valeria, the wife of Arcadius, on the reverse side. The coin's inscription, "VENERI VICTRICI," translates to "To the Victorious Venus," highlighting the significance of the goddess Victory in Roman mythology and culture.
