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•SCAVR AED•CVR in two lines above, EX-S•C across fields, REX 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. 4.01g, 19mm, 5h.
Very Fine.
From a private Scandinavian collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 36, 27 May 2017, lot 417.