Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Coins were widely distributed In the Roman Empire. This made them an ideal propaganda tool for Roman Emperors to present themselves and the message they wanted to communicate. They are an important symbol of power and are full of symbolism. Galeria Valeria, 307-308 AD, AE Follis, struck Serdica. Empress Galeria Valeria was daughter of Emperor Diocletian and wife of Emperor Galerius. Obverse: GAL VALERIA AVG, diademed bust right, in embroidered robes, with facing shoulders. Reverse: VENERI VICTRICI, Venus standing facing with apple and raising drapery over shoulder, star-Γ across fields. Mintmark: dot SM dot SD dot. Diameter: ± 25,7 mm Ref: Sear 14591 Condition: fine to very fine quality, appealing dark olive green patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. HISTORY The story of Galeria Valeria, daughter of Emperor Diocletian is a tragic and poignant one. Her life and death were totally dictated by the politics of the period. In order to cement his vision of a Tetrarchy, Diocletian arranged a marriage between his daughter and Galerius, one of the new Caesars in Diocletian's Tetrarchy. As a political pawn she had no choice in the matter, and it appears this was not a very happy marriage. Valeria was sympathetic towards the Christians, while Galerius, a fierce advocate of the old ways and gods vehemently persecuted them. In an attempt to promote the image of imperial harmony, coins were struck in Valeria's name. These issues served as a reminder of Galerius’ bond to his father-in-law Diocletian. After Galerius died in 311 AD the Eastern Empire was divided between Maximinus Daia and Licinius. Valeria and her mother fled from Licinius and sought refuge with Maximinus Daia. After she refused his marriage proposal she was stripped of her power and wealth and banished to Syria. After the death of Maximinus, Licinius ordered the death of Valeria and her mother. After a year of hiding they were recognized by residents in Thessaloniki. In 315 AD both women were captured and beheaded in the central square of the city, afterwards their bodies were thrown into the sea.