Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 3031 Price realized: 150 CHF (Approx. 171 USD / 158 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.89 g, 3 h), Rome. M SCAVR / AED CVR / EX - S C / REX ARETAS The Nabatean king Aretas kneeling right, holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him. Rev. P HVPSAE / AED CVR / CAPTV / C HVPSAE COS / PREIVER Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in his left hand and hurling thunderbolt with his right; below the horses, scorpion. Babelon (Aemilia) 8 and (Plautia) 8. Crawford 422/1b. RBW 1519. Sydenham 918. Beautifully toned with light blue, green, and gold iridescent hues. The obverse struck from a worn die and with a banker's mark, otherwise, about extremely fine. Starting price: 50 CHF |