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Galeria Valeria

Galeria Valeria

Dynasty: Tetrachy

Augusta (AD 305-311)

Galeria Valeria was the daughter of Diocletian and Prisca. She was married to Galerius, Diocletian's successor, and Galerius issued coins in her honour. After Galerius' death his Caesar Maximinus proposed to her, but she declined his offer, so was banished to Syria


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Galeria Valeria

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Coins of Galeria Valeria currently available

Coin image Galeria Valeria
Bronze follis issued AD 310/311
Obv: GAL VALERIA AVG, Diademed, draped bust facing right
Rev: VENERI VICTRICI, (HTA in ex.), Venus standing left holding apple, star in left field
Very Fine   |   AUD $85.00