M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.98 g, 6h). Rome mint.Electronic Auction 491 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.98 g, 6h). 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. A hint of light iridescent toning, scratches on obverse. Near EF. Typical off center strike on a compact flan. |