Lot description:
M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.89 g, 5h). Rome mint. Nabatean king Aretas kneeling to right, holding reins and olive branch before camel standing right / Jupiter, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt, driving quadriga left; scorpion below horses. Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913; Aemilia 8; RBW 1519. Wonderful vibrant iridescent toning, minor spot of die rust on reverse, a couple areas of weakness, a few light scratches. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD | |