M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus AR Denarius. Rome, 58 BC. Kneeling figure to right (King Aretas of Nabataea), holding olive branch and reins of camel beside him; M•SCAVR AED•CVR in two lines above, [E]X-SC across fields, [R]EX ARETAS in exergue / Jupiter in quadriga to left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; scorpion below horses, P HVPSAE AED CVR in two lines above, [C]APTV on right, C HVPSAE COS PREIVE in two lines in exergue. Crawford 422/1b; RSC Aemilia 8 and Plautia 8. 3.69g, 19mm, 3h.

Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone.

From a private European collection.