Watch List notes:

M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus AR Denarius. Rome, 58 BC. Kneeling figure to right (King Aretas of Nabataea), holding olive branch and reins of camel beside him; [M•SCAV]R [AED•]CVR in two lines above, [EX]-SC across fields, [R]EX ARETAS in exergue / Jupiter in quadriga to left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt, scorpion below horses; P HVPSAE AED CVR in two lines above, CAPTV on right, C HVPSAE COS PREIVE in two lines in exergue. Crawford 422/1b; RSC Aemilia 8 and Plautia 8. 4.06g, 18mm, 4h.

Near Extremely Fine.

Purchased from Classical Numismatic Group Inc., January 2011.