Caligula Quadran RIC 52
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Copper Quadrans 17.5mm (2.37gr) Struck 40 A.D. Rome Mint Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG around S - C to right and left of Phrygian ("Liberty") cap. |
Rev: COS TERT PON M TR P IIII P P around RCC RIC 1, 52, SR 1804, VM 10 Mark Lehman Collection |
The "Liberty cap" and the inscription RCC (remissa ducentisima)on this coin refer to Caligula's final abolition of the 1% auction tax imposed by Augustus and reduced to 1/2% by Tiberius. |