M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.83 g, 8h). Rome mint.Electronic Auction 487 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.83 g, 8h). Rome mint. Nabatean king Aretas kneeling to right, holding reins and olive branch before camel standing right / Jupiter driving quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; scorpion below horses. Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913; Aemilia 8; RBW 1519. Toned, some light scratches and marks, typical off center strike. VF. Includes old collection ticket indicating that it was purchased from Anthony, 1965. |