Ancient Roman Coin of Emperor Carus (Short-Reigned Emperor Before Diocletian)

Carus Silver-Washed Antoninianus (NGC Certified) — Lightning-Struck Emperor

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed bronze from Emperor Carus — 16-month soldier-emperor struck by lightning in Persia (AD 282-283).

Storm God Design

• Obverse: Radiate crowned portrait — divine solar authority claim

• Reverse: Victory / Mars / virtues — Persian campaign symbols

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver-washed bronze (Antoninianus)

• Denomination: Antoninianus (3rd-century standard)

• Date: AD 282-283

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Reign: 16 months (Probus successor)

Divine Judgment Essential

• Soldier-emperor crushes Sarmatians, invades Persia

• Lightning death during thunderstorm = Jupiter's wrath

• Sons Carinus + Numerian inherit unstable empire

• Crisis of 3rd Century transitional figure

Collector Masterpiece

Lightning-killed emperor's silver-wash. Carus divine punishment essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.