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Follis - Galeria Valeria VENERI VICTRICI; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 5.4 g | 24 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 | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Venus standing facing, head left holding apple in right hand raised, and raising drapery over shoulder with left hand.
⭑ in left field.
Officina mark in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENERI VICTRICI
⭑ / B
SM●TS●
Translation: To Victorious Venus
Comment
(keywords) Hyphenation: VENERIV - ICTRICI on the right and GALVALE - RIAAVG on the reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Galeria Valeria coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Galeria Valeria, who was known for her beauty and her influence on her husband, Emperor Diocletian. She played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Roman Empire during her time.
