RPC III 3936; Meshorer, City Coins 87; Rosenberger 3; Sofaer 1; SNG ANS 1086–7.
Obv.: ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΕΔΩΚΕΝ, laureate head right.
Rev.: ΣΕΠΦΩ ΡΗΝΩΝ, legend in two lines within laurel wreath.
16.59 g
28.3 mm
From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Auction 97, (09/2014) lot #558).
Trajan’s issues from Sepphoris all feature this remarkable obverse legend, which translates as granted, and indicates that the emperor allowed the city to mint this coinage.
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