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RIC V Carausius 823

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 823. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or javelin in left hand, with the legend 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.

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Historical context

This silver antoninianus was produced during Carausius's reign, thought to represent a double denomination valued at two denarii. Introduced originally in 215, the antoninianus served as a circulating coin widely minted to pay troops and secure their loyalty. The obverse features the emperor wearing a radiate crown, characteristic of the denomination, accompanied by the title "IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts Laetitia holding a wreath and either an anchor or javelin, inscribed with variations of the legend "LAETITIA AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor or javelin in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
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

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 823
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
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
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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