Aureus - Caracalla FELICIA TEMPORA; Four Seasons
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-210 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Four Seasons as four boys at play.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIA TEMPORA
Translation:
Felicia Tempora/
Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Caracalla coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Caracalla (201-210 AD) that featured personifications of the four seasons on their reverses. The coin , specifically, features the personification of Spring (FELICIA TEMPORA) and is made of gold. This coin series was unique in that it was the first time the Roman Empire had issued coins with such a theme, and it was a departure from the traditional imagery used on Roman coins, which typically featured gods, goddesses, and other mythological figures.
