M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. Silver Denarius (3.90 g), 58 BC. Rome. M SCAVR above, EX S C across field, AED CVR in exergue, the Nabatean king Aretas kneeling to right, extending olive-branch and holding reins, before camel standing right. Reverse: P HVPSAEVS / AED CVR in two lines above, CAPTVM to right, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVER in two lines in exergue, Jupiter driving quadriga left. Hendin 1442 (this coin illus.); Crawford 422/1a; Sydenham 912; Aemilia 9. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300
Ex David Hendin Collection.