M. Aemilius Scaurus, P. Plautius Hypsaeus. Denarius circa 58, AR 16.50 mm., 4.06 g.
M·SCAVR / AED·CVR Kneeling figure r., holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him; on either side, EX – S·C. In exergue, REX ARETAS. Rev. P·HVPSAE / AED CVR Jupiter in quadriga l. holding reins in l. hand and hurling thunderbolt with r. Behind, CAPTV and below, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE. Babelon Aemilia 9 and Plautia 10. Sydenham 912. RBW 1519. Crawford 422/1b.
Rare variety without scorpion on reverse. Light iridescent tone, weakly struck, otherwise Extremely Fine.