ROMAN REPUBLICAN. M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 B.C. AR denarius. 3.8 gm. 17 mm. Rome mint. Camel standing right, kneeling figure of Nabatean King Aretas in foreground holding reins and olive branch; [M SCAVR / AED] CVR above, EX S C to either side, REX ARETAS in exergue / Jupiter driving quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt, scorpion below horses; P HVPSAE / SED CVR above, CAPTV upwards to right, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE in exergue. Crawford 422/1b. Sydenham 913. RSC Aemilia 8. Sear 299. Very Fine; attractive old toning.