Roman coin

[ArtGirl]

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me information about this coin. I don't know where to start thanks Dawn

 

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[Mackaydon]

"SC," meaning "Senatus Consulto" (with Permission of the Senate). 'AVG' for Augustus.
Don....

 

[ArtGirl]

Thank you!! I'm thinking these are very common and as a coin there is no value but I love the history of it and just want more info.

 

[Mackaydon]

ArtGirl,
The coin does have value but, as you mentioned, its greatest value may be in its history.
Be patient, others may chime in with a good ID.
Don...

 

[Mackaydon]

This may be getting close: RIC 656
Domitian, Rome, AE Sestertius, CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS II, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / S C, Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting the hem of her skirt.

Source: Domitian, Roman Imperial Coinage reference, Thumbnail Index - WildWinds.com
Don........

 

[ArtGirl]

Oh wow thank you!! I tried looking on coin sites but was overwhelmed with how many there were, how many different, and just could not figure out how to narrow it down. You are awesome!!

 

[Mackaydon]

If that's the coin I referenced, it's rare.
RIC says R2, "very few examples known or only 1-3 die-combinations known"
Congrats !!
Don......

 

[ArtGirl]

Well this is getting better and better. I guess I should keep it.

 

[coachbedford]

I am pretty sure that is a sestertius bronze coin of Hadrian who ruled 117 to 138 AD (one of the Five Good Emperors), and of course, the builder of Hadrian's Wall in England.