Carausius Antoninianus, Laetitia reverse (RIC V 822)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 822

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LAETIT A or LAETIT AV or LAETIT AVG or LAETITI A or LAETITI AV or LAETITI AVG or LAETITIA A or LAETITIA AV or LAETITIA AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 822 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, 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 822?: RIC V Carausius 822 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 822.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 822?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or javelin in left hand with the inscription LAETIT A or LAETIT AV or LAETIT AVG or LAETITI A or LAETITI AV or LAETITI AVG or LAETITIA A or LAETITIA AV or LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.