M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.86 g, 5 h), Rome. [M SCAVR] / AED CVR / EX - S C / REX ARETAS Nabatean king Aretas kneeling right, holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him. Rev. P HVPSAE / AED CVR / CAPTV / C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in his left hand and hurling thunderbolt with his right; below the horses, scorpion. Babelon (Aemilia) 9 and (Plautia) 10. Crawford 422/1b. RBW 1519. Sydenham 912. Beautifully toned and unusually complete. Very fine.
Ex Auctiones GmbH E-Auction 58, 17 December 2017, 177.