M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.90 g, 6 h), Rome. [M SCAVR / AE]D CVR / [E]X - S C / [R]EX 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. Two small cuts on the obverse, otherwise, about very fine.
Price realized | 45 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |