Roman Republic, M. Aemilius Scaurus & P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Silver Denarius, 58 BC, gF

ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Aemilius Scaurus & P. Plautius Hypsaeus, as Triumviri Monetale (moneyers) and aediles curules, Silver Denarius (3.70g, 19mm), 'Defeat of Aretas III of Nabataea' commemorative issue, Rome mint 58 BC. King Aretas III of Nabataea kneeling right in defeat beside camel, "M SCAVRV" above, "EX SC" to field left and right, "AED CVR" in exergue. Rev. Jupiter commands quadriga left, "CAPTIVA" to right, scorpion to left, "P HVPSAEVS AED CVR" above, "C HVPSAE COS PREIVER" in exergue. Crawford 422/1a; Sydenham 912. An ever popular commemorative issue of the Eastern campaigns, well worn, good Fine / Fine.