Quinarius - Probus FELICIA TEMPORA; Four Seasons
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four seasons as children, draped.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIA TEMPORA
Translation:
Felicia Tempora.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Probus coin features a unique design that represents the four seasons. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Probus, while the reverse side features a representation of the four seasons, with each season being represented by a different symbol: a vase of flowers for spring, a sheaf of grain for summer, a bunch of grapes for autumn, and a pine cone for winter. This design was meant to symbolize the cycle of the seasons and the abundance of the Roman Empire.