{"product_id":"coin-31811","title":"Carinus (AD 283–285) Roman Empire BI Aurelianianus NGC Ch VF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarinus — The Last Rival Before Diocletian’s Rule\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis billon aurelianianus represents Carinus, son of Emperor Carus and western Augustus during the final years before Diocletian gained sole control of the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carinus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 283–285; Caesar from AD 282\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurelianianus (radiate denomination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BI (billon; a silvered or low-silver copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ch VF — Choice Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCarinus — Western Emperor in a Divided Dynasty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarinus was the elder son of Carus and was first made Caesar, then elevated to Augustus in AD 283. While Carus and Numerian campaigned in the East, Carinus remained responsible for the western provinces and later responded to revolts and frontier threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Carus and Numerian died, Carinus confronted Diocletian, whom the eastern army had proclaimed emperor. Their forces met near the Margus River in AD 285; Carinus died during or soon after the battle, leaving Diocletian in control of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aurelianianus was the reformed radiate denomination introduced under Aurelian. Usually struck in a copper-rich alloy with a silvered surface, it represents an effort to restore confidence after decades of currency debasement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarinus’s coinage promoted dynastic continuity at a moment when imperial survival depended heavily on military recognition. His portraits and titles preserve the claim of the house of Carus immediately before the rise of Diocletian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one billon aurelianianus of Carinus in an NGC Ancients holder, graded Ch VF (Choice Very Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192461099070,"sku":"COIN-31811","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/carinusbillon-antngcch-vff-scaled.jpg?v=1786585304","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-31811","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}