P. Plautius Hypsaeus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.76 g, 3h). Rome mint. Head of Neptune right; trident behind / Jupiter driving galloping quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; scorpion below horses. Crawford 420/1b; Sydenham 910a; Plautia 11a; RBW 1514. Toned with areas of find patina, some scrapes and scratches. Good VF. Rare variety with scorpion.
From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Dr. Charles Schulz Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 446, 19 June 2019), lot 310 (hammer $525); Coin Galleries (17 May 1983), lot 259.