SC on coin is only on bronze coin? Somebody know who is on coin? I FOUND THIS Unlike gold and silver issues, Roman Imperial bronze coins contained less than the full nominal value in metal. Their value was supported by the decree of the Senate "Senatus Consulto" or SC. Almost all bronze coins issued before the late third century AD bore the letters SC on the reverse. Other than size and placement of the letters, there was relatively little variation from the norm. Medallic issues and late coins of Aurelian and the Gallic mints of Postumus lack SC but a normal bronze denomination should have the mark. A few precious metal coins were issued with the letters EX SC. These may have been special issues struck from Senatorial bullion rather than from the normal Imperial supplies. Our examples (Commodus, Tiberius and Caracalla asses) show a variety of sizes and placements
SC was revived for a short time on coins by Italy's barbarian rulers during the early 6th century, to symbolize their handing of power back to the Roman Senate (whose good side the kings were often trying to get on). Unfortunately I only have one of these right now. Athalaric, Ostrogothic Kingdom AE decanummium Obv: INVICT-A ROMA, Roma helmeted, facing right Rev: D N ATHAL-ARICVS, Athalaric, in military outfit, standing, holding spear and shield, S-C across fields, X in left field Mint: Rome (struck 526-534 AD) Ref: BMC 69, COI 85b
Some Roman Republican silver denarii were issued with either EX SC or SC, or ex senatus consulto. Because all money was issued by decree of the Roman Senate, the coins with SC are thought to be special issues authorized later in the year. Some examples: Roman Republican Denarius Mint Rome, 48 BC, Moneyer - T.CARISI Obverse Bust of Victory R, draped, wearing ear ring in shape of cross, hair in knot and falling in one lock down her neck, behind - S.C. Reverse Victory in quadriga R, horses galloping, she holds wreath in R hand and reins in L. In Ex - [T].CARISI Cr - 464 / 5 Mint Rome, 79 BC, Moneyer - C.NAE.BALB Obverse Venus. SC behind Reverse Victory in Triga Mint Rome, 82 BC, Moneyer - C.ANNIVS Obverse - Female Bust, EX SC behind Reverse - Incuse of obverse. Note that the oldest coin has EX SC.
I believe the coin is a restoration issue of Emperor Tiberius. See https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/in..._legend_on_reverse_scarce/430030/Default.aspx Not a bad score at all!
