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Imperial, Roman – mid 308 AD
Valeria as Augusta
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Draped bust of Empress Valeria Augusta facing right, wearing stephane with pearls.
Reverse: Venus standing left, holding up an apple while raising drapery over her left shoulder.
LEGEND
Obv: GAL VALERIA AVG, Draped bust of Valeria facing right, wearing stephane with pearls. Rev: VENERI VICTRICI , Venus standing left, holding up an apple in her right hand and raising drapery over her left shoulder. Δ/P to left, R to right and ALE (mint) in exergue.
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The historical information for the above Imperial Roman Empress bronze follis exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Follis. Metal: AE Bronze. Weight: 6.96 grams. Mint: Alexandria. Date: Mid Summer 308 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage VI, 74, note 2; Published in the Classical Numismatic Review, Volume XLV, No.2, “The Roman Empresses Collection” Summer 2020; Photo Courtesy CNG, LLC.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution