Antoninianus - Carausius (LAETITIA AVG) (286-293) front Antoninianus - Carausius (LAETITIA AVG) (286-293) back
Antoninianus - Carausius (LAETITIA AVG) (286-293) photo

Antoninianus - Carausius LAETITIA AVG

 
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Description
Issuer
Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Emperor
Carausius (286-293)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
286-293
Value
1 Antoninianus
Currency
Antoninianus (286-296)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#152833
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Laetitia standing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LAETITIA AVG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Carausius (LAETITIA AVG) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Carausius, who was a Roman usurper who ruled over the Britannic Empire, a Roman splinter state, from 286 to 293 AD. Despite being a usurper, Carausius was able to maintain control over the empire for several years and issue a number of coins, including the Antoninianus - Carausius, which features the goddess Laetitia on the reverse. This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its rarity, as it is one of the few coins that have survived from this period.