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RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 52

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 52. Denomination: Quadrans. Authority: Gaius/Caligula. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows pileus flanked by S C, with the legend C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. The reverse shows legend surrounding RCC large in center of field, with the legend PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
8
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

This bronze coin was issued at the mint of Rome under the authority of Gaius, also known as Caligula, within the Roman Empire. Roman imperial coinage of this era formed part of an administrative system operating across the imperial period, with official state production situated in Rome.

After bronze coinage was reduced to the semuncial standard around 90 BC, it became the lowest-valued coin in production. Produced sporadically until the reign of Antoninus Pius, the denomination rarely bore the image of the emperor because of its small size. On this issue, the obverse features a pileus flanked by "S C" alongside the inscription "C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG", while the reverse displays "RCC" in the centre encircled by the legend "PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Quadrans

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gaius/Caligula

Design

Obverse
Pileus flanked by S C
Reverse
Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field
Obverse legend
C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG
Reverse legend
PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 52
Denomination and metal
Quadrans, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG
Reverse legend to match
PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 45

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend PON M TR P III P P COS TERT differs only in dated titles. Consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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