M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus 58 BC. Rome
Denarius AR

17 mm., 3,78 g.

M SCAVR AED • CVR, kneeling figure right (King Aretas of Nabataea), holding olive branch and reins of camel beside him, EX on left, S • C on right, REX • ARETAS in exergue / P • HVPSAEV AED CVR, Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right, scorpion below horses, CAPTV on right, C HVPSAE COS PREIVE in exergue.

very fine

Crawford 422/1b; RSC Aemilia 8 and Plautia 8.