Denarius - Caracalla FELICIA TEMPORA; Four Seasons
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273195 |
|---|---|
| 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 Denarius - Caracalla (FELICIA TEMPORA; Four Seasons) coin features a unique design that represents the four seasons. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Caracalla, while the reverse side features a representation of the four seasons, with each season being represented by a different goddess: Spring is represented by Flora, Summer by Ceres, Autumn by Bacchus, and Winter by Saturn. This design was meant to symbolize the cycle of life and the passing of time, and it is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
