M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 58 BC; AR (3,41 g; 18,5 mm; 2 h)

Nabataean king Aretas kneeling to r., holding reins and olive branch before camel standing to r.; M SCAVR / AED CVR in two lines above, E[X] – SC to either side of camel, [RE]X ARETAS in exergue; Rv. Jupiter driving galloping quadriga to l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; scorpion below horses; [P] HVPSAEVS / AED CVR in two lines above; CAPTV upward to r.; C HVPSAE COS / PREIVER in two lines in exergue. Crawford 422/1b; Babelon (Aemilia) 8, (Plautia) 8; Sydenham 912. Very fine. Lustrous.