How do you identify RIC V Carausius 254?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or baton in left hand with the inscription LAETIT AV or LAETIT AVG or LAETITI AV or LAETITI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 254

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 254

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

LAETIT AV or LAETIT AVG or LAETITI AV or LAETITI AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or baton in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 254 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or baton in left hand.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 254?: RIC V Carausius 254 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 254.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 254?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or baton in left hand with the inscription LAETIT AV or LAETIT AVG or LAETITI AV or LAETITI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.