Medallion - Commodus Janus and Tellus Mater

Reverse

Tellus Mater (personification of Earth), facing left, reclining under vine, leaning on basket, holding large globe with stars. The personifications of the four seasons above, walking right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PM TRP XII IMP VIII COS V PP
TELLVS STABIL

Comment

Apart from normal coinage intended for general circulation, Roman emperors struck large medallions intended as special handouts to high-ranking government and military officials on important occasions, often to mark the beginning of a new year.