ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, AR denarius (3.79g), Rome, Crawford-422/1b; Sydenham-912, struck 58 BC, Nabatean king Aretas kneeling right, holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him, M SCAVR / AED CVR above, EX S C across field, REX ARETAS in exergue // Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right, scorpion right below horses, P HVPSAE / AED CVR above, C.HVPSAE COS PREIVE in exergue, CAPTV off flan to right, lightly toned, Fine to VF.