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Ancient Roman Bronze SC coin for Emperor Hadrian year 117 AD
A Hadrian SC coin refers to a Roman coin issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) that includes the abbreviation "SC" on it. "SC" stands for "Senatus Consulto," meaning "by decree of the Senate. " This indicates that the coin was minted with the Senate's authorization, specifically for bronze and brass coins, while the emperor controlled the gold and silver issues.
Hadrian or Aelius Hadrianus [hadriˈjaːnus]; 24 January 76 – 10 July 138) was Roman emperor from 117 to 138. Hadrian was born in Italica, close to modern Seville in Spain, an Italic settlement in Hispania Baetica; his branch of the Aelia gens, the Aeli Hadriani, came from the town of Hadria in eastern Italy. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
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