ROMAN REPUBLICAN. M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 B.C. AR denarius. 3.9 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Nabatean king Aretas kneeling right, holding reins and olive branch before camel standing right; M SCAVR AED CVR above, [E]X S C flanking, [REX ARETAS] in exergue / Jupiter driving quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; scorpion below horses; P HYPSAE AED CVR above, [CAPTV] to right, C HYPSAE COS PREIVE in exergue. Crawford 422/1b. Sydenham 913. RSC Aemilia 8. Extremely Fine; light iridescent toning; exceptionally well struck for issue, and well placed on the flan with the king and the camel complete.