The 39AD Quadrans - Gaius (Caligula)Bronze Quadrans (a quarter of an As) of Emperor Gaius (better known as Caligula) cast in 39AD at the Rome Mint. The rim legend on the reverse is a continuation of the obverse. The letters RCC at the centre record the remission of a tax (remissa ducentesima) of half a percent on sales. Diameter 17mm and weighs 3.14g.
The Obverse shows the Cap of Liberty surrounded by S C. SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue. Legend is "C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG".
The edge is plain.
The Reverse shows "RCC" at the centre. Legend around is "PON M TR P III P P COS DES III".Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 39AD
Monarch/Ruler: Gaius (Caligula) (Emperor 37AD-41AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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