Nummus - Galeria Valeria VENERI VICTRICI, crescent-A; Siscia
| Bronze | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#395404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand.
Crescent in left field. Officina letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
Translation: To Victorious Venus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galeria Valeria, the daughter of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. She was known for her political influence and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Venus, which is reflected in the coin's design.
