As - Septimius Severus TELLVS STABIL P M TR POT VIII COS II P P S C; Tellus and Four Seasons
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tellus, half draped, reclining left, resting right arm on globe and holding cornucopiae in left hand, upon which Autumn climbes, holding basket of fruit; the other Seasons play on the globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TELLVS STABIL P M TR POT VIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Tellus Stabilita. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The earth firmly established. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tellus, the Roman goddess of the earth, on one side, and the four seasons on the other. This symbolizes the connection between the natural world and the cycles of life and death.