M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.84 g, 6 h), Rome. M SCAVR / AED CVR / EX - S C / [REX ARETAS] Nabatean king Aretas kneeling right, holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him. Rev. P HVPSAE / AED CVR / CAPTV / C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in his left hand and hurling thunderbolt with his right; below the horses, scorpion. Babelon (Aemilia) 9 and (Plautia) 10. Crawford 422/1b. RBW 1519. Sydenham 912. Somewhat brushed and with a graffito and a flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Sam 'Duck' Reed Collection, Harlan J. Berk Berk Buy or Bid Sale 61, 20 March 1990, 249 .
Price realized | 100 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |