Marcus Aurelius Carinus, Caesar 282 - 283, Augustus 283 - 285

Born c249, the eldest son of Carus . Carinus was made Caesar shortly after his father's elevation to the purple. Whilst Carus was fighting in the east, Carinus remained in Rome to govern the western provinces. During this period, he was raised to the rank of Augustus. Carinus successfully defeated the uprising of Julian of Pannonia, but then had to turn his attention to the east, where Diocletian had been proclaimed emperor on the death of Numerian. Carinus actually defeated Diocletian, but very soon afterwards was killed by some of his own generals, leaving the way open for the defeated Diocletian to claim the throne.

As Caesar
	AE  Aurelianianus Obv : Radiate,  cuirassed and draped bust of Carinus, right. M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES Rev : Jupiter,  standing left, handing victory to Carinus, standing right. CLEMENTIA TEMP Clementia represents clemency  and mercy. AD282 - 283
As Augustus
	AE  Aurelianianus Obv : Radiate,  cuirassed and draped bust of Carinus, right. IMP M AVR CARINVS PF AVG Rev : Jupiter,  standing left, handing victory to Carinus, standing right. CLEMENTIA TEMP Clementia represents clemency  and mercy. AD284 - 285