Ancients
M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus (58 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.98 gm, 11h). Kneeling figure right (King Aretas of Nabataea), holding reins of camel; [M SC]AVR AED CVR above, [EX ]on left, SC on right; [REX] ARETAS in exergue / Jupiter in quadriga left; P HYPSAE / AED CVR above; CAPT V on right, C HYPSAE COS PREIV in exergue. Crawford 422/1b. Sydenham 913. RSC Aemilia 8. Detailed strike, lovely iridescent toning. NGC Choice MS★ 4/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1600-2000 USD