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RIC VI Thessalonica 36

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Thessalonica 36. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Galerius. Mint: Thessalonica. The obverse shows bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped with embroidered robes, facing front, head right, with the legend GAL VALERIA AVG.

The reverse shows venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand, with the legend VENERI V-ICTRICI or VENERI VI-CTRICI.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Galerius ruled the Roman Empire from 305 to 311, having previously served as caesar under Diocletian within the Tetrarchy. Following his promotion to augustus upon Diocletian's abdication in 305, his reign involved contending with multiple usurpers amid the breakdown of the Tetrarchic system. This bronze AE2 coinage was produced under his authority at the mint of Thessalonica.

The coin was struck featuring Galeria Valeria, designated on the obverse with the legend "GAL VALERIA AVG". Her bust appears draped in embroidered robes and diademed. The reverse is dedicated to Venus, depicted holding an apple and raising her drapery, accompanied by the inscription "VENERI V-ICTRICI" or "VENERI VI-CTRICI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Thessalonica
Authority
Galerius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped with embroidered robes, facing front, head right
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand
Obverse legend
GAL VALERIA AVG
Reverse legend
VENERI V-ICTRICI or VENERI VI-CTRICI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Thessalonica 36
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
GAL VALERIA AVG
Reverse legend to match
VENERI V-ICTRICI or VENERI VI-CTRICI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Thessalonica 33

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Thessalonica 35

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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