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-SC across fields, REX ARETA[S] 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. 4.00g, 18mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the collection of Z.P., Austria.