Carinus (AD 283–285) Roman Empire BI Aurelianianus NGC VF

Carinus — Western Emperor Before Diocletian

This billon aurelianianus represents Carinus, son of Carus and western ruler during the final years before Diocletian’s reforms.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Carinus
• Reign and issue period: AD 283–285
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Aurelianianus (radiate denomination)
• Metal: BI (billon; silver-alloy coinage)
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 20–25
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Carinus — Dynasty, Civil War and Defeat

Carus elevated Carinus and entrusted him with the western provinces while campaigning east. After Carus and Numerian died, Carinus remained the senior dynastic emperor.

Carinus defeated one challenger but then faced Diocletian near the Margus River in AD 285. He died during the conflict, leaving Diocletian in control.

What This Coin Tells Us

The aurelianianus was the improved radiate denomination introduced by Aurelian, usually struck in billon with a silvered surface.

Carinus’ coinage records a short-lived family dynasty and the immediate monetary world that preceded the Tetrarchy.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon aurelianianus of Carinus in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.