Lot 4206
Nigrinian, son of Carinus (died AD 284). Billon Aurelianianus (Antoninianus) (3.5g) minted at Rome, AD 284-285. DIVO NIGRINIANO. Radiate head right of Nigrinian. Reverse: CONSECRATIO. Eagle standing facing, head left, wings spread; in exergue, KAA. Sear 12411; RIC 472. Well struck, with a lovely medium brown patina and golden highlights. Very rare. Extremely Fine.
History records that the emperor Carus (AD 282-283) had a grandson of this name but beyond that, nothing is known of this prince. It appears likely that he was the son of Carinus and Magnia Urbica and that he died in infancy in AD 284. His rare coinage was struck concurrently with issues in the names of Divus Carus (died AD 283) and Divus Numerian (died AD 284).
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
The Hunter Collection.
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