He was the last Illyrian emperor.

Son of Carus. Numerian's co-emperor, who was murdered by his own officers.

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Emperor Carinus became the ruler of the Roman Empire in 283, after the death of his father Carus. His reign was short, lasting only two years, but during this time he also carried out significant minting activities. Carinus' coinages were primarily aimed at legitimizing and popularizing the imperial power. On coins, Carinus was often depicted with Jupiter or Mars to emphasize the emperor's divine origin and military power. Carinus tried to popularize the new imperial house as well, he often included the portrait of his wife, Magnia Urbica, on his coins, and the name of Carus' grandson, Marcus Aurelius Nigrinianus, also appeared on some coins. Among Carinus' coins, the following stand out: Sestertius: silver coin depicting Carinus with Jupiter. The back of the coin is decorated with the symbols of the Roman army, the spear and the shield. Denarius: gold coin depicting Carinus together with Mars. The reverse side of the coin is decorated with the symbols of the Roman Empire, the eagle and Palladium. Follis: bronze coin depicting Carinus and his wife, Magnia Urbica. The reverse side of the coin is decorated with the symbols of the Roman Empire, the eagle and the Palladium. Carinus' coinage is one of the most significant mint activities of the late Roman Empire. The themes and symbols appearing on the coins reflect the political and social conditions of the era.