Tellus

Text: SALVE MAGNA PARENS FRVGUM SATVRNIA TELLVS (GEORG.II)
Hail, land of Saturn, great mother of earth’s fruits,

Virgil Georgics 2.173:


Tellus, or Mother of Earth, is also a personification of Italy. The motive is from Ara Pacis, the alter of Peace, which was reconstructed on Campo Marzio.

Michel 348, Sassone 285, AFA 298

Date of issue: 1930

Face value: 30 c.

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Date created: 22/03/00 11:41:47