Bronze Antoninianus 4,21g, 20mm
Radiate and cuirassed bust of Carus right “IMP C M AVT CARVS PF AVG”
jupiter standing left, holding victory and a scepter, eagle at his feet. “IOVI VICTORI”, “KAB” in exergue
RIC 39
222 CE
Carus is born, most likely in Narbo, Gaul.
282 CE
Carus is appointed a Praetorian prefect by Probus.
282 CE
September
September
Probus is killed in a mutiny by Sirmium. The soldiers proclaim Carus emperor. The mutiny may have been directed by him.
282 CE
October
October
Carus proclaims his sons Numerian and Carinus as Caesars.
283 CE
February
February
Carus elevates his son Carinus to Augustus while he prepares to attack Gaul.
283 CE
April
April
Carus achieves victories over the Qadi and Sarmatians. He takes Seleukeia and the Sassanian capital Ktesiphon.
283 CE
August
August
Carus dies, reportedly from a lightning strike but potentially from poisoning.