Sepphoris ( Tzippori ), Antoninus Pius AE, Very Fine, 138 - 161 C.E.

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SEPPHORIS, GALILEE, ANTONINUS PIUS AE

Rosenberger 8, Very Fine, repatinated, 22.4mm, 10.81 grams
 
Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius to right, inscription around
    
Reverse: Tyche standing facing, head to right, holding scepter and cornucopia, within central arch of tetrastyle temple, inscription around
 
Ex: Palm Desert Collection, CA, Purchased from Superior in the 1970's - 80's
 
Sepphoris  in Hebrew is the famous ancient city of Tzippori, one of the places the Sanhedrin sat