Lot 2563
Carinus, AD 283-285. Gold Aureus (5.09 g) minted at Rome. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Carinus. Reverse: Hercules standing right leaning on club upon rock. RIC 235 [as Rare]; C. 163; Calicó 4397. Beautifully centered and struck on a large flan. A fabulous, lustrous specimen! Virtually Mint State.
Carinus first issued coins in late AD 282 or early AD 283 (accounts vary) while Caesar, or prince, under his father Carus. About a year later, Carinus was elevated to Augustus, or emperor. During the spring of AD 285, he was murdered and Diocletian became emperor. Diocletian was to initiate the tetrarchy and revamp the monetary system.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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| Realized $28,750 |
