M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus AR Denarius. Rome, 58 BC. [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•HVP]SAE [AE]D•CVR, Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right; scorpion below horses; CAPTV on right; [C•H]VPSAE•COS PREIVE in exergue. Crawford 422/1b; RSC Aemilia 8 and Plautia 8. 4.03g, 17mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Struck on a short flan. Pleasant light tone with lustre and golden highlights.