

M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus. Denarius, Rome mint, 58 BC. Obv. Camel right; before, King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; above, M·SCAVR/ AED·CVR; on either side, EX-S·C; in exergue, REX·ARETAS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; above, P·HYPSAEVS / AED·CVR and scorpion; on the right, CAPTVM; below C·HYPSAE·COS / PREIVER. Cr. 422/1b; B. 8-9 (Aemilia). 4.00 g. 18.50 mm. On reverse traces of adjustment al marco, otherwise. VF.