Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 256

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 256

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AG or LAETITIA AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or baton in left hand; sometimes at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 256 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; sometimes at foot, globe.

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 256?: RIC V Carausius 256 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 256.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or baton in left hand; sometimes at foot, globe with the inscription LAETITIA AG or LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.