Carausius Antoninianus, Laetitia reverse (RIC V 458)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 458

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

LAETIT AVG or LAETITI AVG or LAETITIA AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 458 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or javelin 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.

All Carausius coins Uncertain Value mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 458?: RIC V Carausius 458 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 458.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 458?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing right, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or javelin in left hand with the inscription LAETIT AVG or LAETITI AVG or LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.