429, Lot: 319. Estimate $100.

Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Quadrans (18mm, 3.46 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 39. Legend around pileus between S C / Legend around R C C. RIC I 39. VF, rough dark brown surfaces with traces of green.

From the Collection of a Texas Wine Doctor. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 1445.

This series of quadrantes commemorated the abolition of 0.5% tax remaining from an original 1% tax created by Augustus. The first half was removed by Tiberius. RCC stands for remissa ducentesima, or “removal of 1/200” [tax]. The removal of this burden on the people is symbolized by the pileus (cap of freedeom).

Current Status

429, Lot: 319.
Closing Date And Time: Sep 26, 2018 at 11:46:20 AM ET.
Current Date And Time: Apr 18, 2024 at 11:43:11 AM ET.
Currently: No Bids. Bidders (0).