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Contributor:
Kenneth Dorney. |
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Issuer: |
Gens AEMILIA, Gens PLAUTIA. Marcus Aemilius Scaurus and Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. AR Denarius. |
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Obverse: |
King Aretas of Nabatea holding reins and olive branch, kneeling beside camel looking right, M. SCAVR AED CVR. above left, S.C. to right, REX ARETAS in exergue. |
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Reverse: |
Jupiter in quadriga riding left, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, holding reins in left, P. HYPSAE AED CVR. above, CAPTV. upwards right, C. HYPSAE COS. PREIV. in exergue, scorpion below horses. |
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Reference: |
Crawford 422/1b; Sear 299, RSC Aemilia 8, Sydenham 913. Grade: Very Fine. |
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