

M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. M. SCAVR. Camel right; before, king Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; on left, EX; on right, SC; AED CVR in exergue. Rev. HYPSAEVS/AED CVR. Jupiter in quadriga left, CAPTV on right; C. HYPSAE COS/PREIV in exergue. Cr. 422/1a; B. 8. 4.05 g. 18.50 mm. Superb and well centred, with a reverse exceptionally complete. Lovely light iridescent tone. EF.