© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla FELICIA TEMPORA; Four Seasons
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Four Seasons as four boys at play.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIA TEMPORA
Translation:
Felicia Tempora/
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.88–3.764 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (FELICIA TEMPORA; Four Seasons) coin is that it features a unique design that represents the four seasons. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Caracalla, while the reverse side shows a personification of the seasons, with each season represented by a different figure. Spring is depicted as a woman holding flowers, summer as a man holding a grain ear, autumn as a woman holding a fruit, and winter as a man holding a fur cloak. This design was meant to symbolize the cycle of life and the abundance of the seasons, and it makes the coin stand out among other coins of its time.
