The elder son of of Carus, Carinus was given the rank of Caesar soon after his father's accession. When his father set out the Eastern frontier near 283, Carinus was left to Rome to look after the government of the Western provinces.
Ae Antoninianus - Carus And Carinus ( 282 ) - Lugdunum
RIC Vb 139, Cohen 6 - 4,2 grams - 22 mm - R3
Obverse: CARVS ET CARINVS AVGG, Jugate busts radiate and cuirassed right (Carinus sometimes bare-headed).
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre, B in left field.
Coin value: 2 231 USD (2000)
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RIC Vb 141, Cohen 9 - 3,5 grams - 23 mm - R3
Obverse: CARVS ET CARINVS AVGG, Jugate busts right of Carus, radiate and cuirassed and Carinus, bare-headed and draped.
Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS, Carus standing right, holding spear and globe; in right field, C.
Coin value: 1 044 USD (2013)
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RIC Vb 143 - 2,5 grams - 23 mm - R3
Obverse: CARVS ET CARINVS AVGG, Jugate busts right of Carus, radiate and cuirassed and Carinus, bare-headed and draped.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, A in left field.
Coin value: 1 564 USD (2012)
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