Roman Empire Carus AD 282-283 Coin $350

Updated August 20, 2026

Roman Empire Carus AD 282-283 Coin $350 This authentic Roman Empire Antoninianus features the portrait of Emperor Carus, who reigned briefly from AD 282 to 283. Encapsulated in a protective professional holder, the coin exhibits a rich, dark patina typical of ancient bronze and billon compositions of the late 3rd century. The obverse typically depicts the radiate head of the Emperor, while the reverse likely commemorates a military victory or divine favor, reflecting the turbulent "Crisis of the Third Century" during which Carus rose to power after the death of Probus. As the father of emperors Carinus and Numerian, Carus is notably remembered for his successful campaign against the Sassanid Empire and his mysterious death, purportedly by a lightning strike in his tent. This specific specimen serves as a tangible artifact of the brief but significant transition period in Roman history, valued for its historical weight and its status as a piece of numismatic heritage. Condition: The coin appears to be in Fine to Very Fine condition for its type, though it exhibits significant environmental effects, including a dark, heavy patina or encrustation that obscures some of the finer details of the reverse design. The strike is reasonably centered, but surface wear and the dark oxidation layer are prevalent. The mint is not clearly visible on this side but during Carus's reign, the primary mints included Rome, Lugdunum, Siscia, and Cyzicus. The metal content is billon, a debased silver alloy typical of the late 3rd-century Antoninianus, which usually contained only about 2% to 5% silver. Historically, this coin dates to the brief reign of Carus (AD 282-283), a soldier-emperor known for his successful campaign against the Sassanid Empire before his mysterious death, reportedly by a lightning strike. The collector value is impacted by its condition; while the holder suggests a retail value of $175, an asking price of $350 is significantly above current market trends for a specimen in this state. The strike type is a hammered die strike, typical of Roman provincial and imperial production. The coin is professionally encapsulated by a third-party grading service, likely NGC or a similar firm, although the specific numeric grade is not shown on the visible Heritage label. Roman coin, Carus, ancient Rome, numismatics, slabbed coin, coin collection, Heritage Auctions, Roman Empire, bronze coin, third century, emperor, ancient currency, graded coin, antique, historical artifact Roman Empire coin, Carus AD 282-283, ancient Roman coins, numismatics, rare coins, graded Roman coin, antique copper coin, Roman Emperor Carus, collectible currency, certified ancient coins Bidder is fully responsible for: - Determining what an item is worth to you - Evaluating the condition and authenticity of items - Making informed bidding decisions The auction house does explicitly not: - Provide appraisals - Grade items - Authenticate items - Test items - Third-Party Grading is

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