Summary
Quadrans struck during the reign of Gaius (known by the nickname Caligula) in 39 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The rim legend on the reverse is a continuation of the obverse. The letters RCC at the centre record the remission of a tax of 1/2 % on sales (remissa ducentesima)
Obverse Description
At centre, the Cap of Liberty dividing the letters S C; around, C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG
Reverse Description
At centre, RCC; around, PON M TR P III P P COS DES III
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
39 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.138 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC. 39 (1984 edition) (RIC.38 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 111 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
