Roman Empire - Rare Carausius - Laetitia Antoninianus > Lot No. 314

Description:
Unofficial mint. 289 AD. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: LAETITIA AVG (blundered), Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and staff.

Measurements:
Bronze, 2.87 grams, 19.47 mm.

Condition:
Very fine and better for issue.

References:
Imitative of RIC V-2, 50; cf Sear (1988) 3558.

Estimate: £30 - 50 (EUR 40 - 60; USD 50 - 80)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £82