Aemilius M. Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date58 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions0.2 mm (11/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.196
DescriptionRepublican; obv: King Aretas kneeling to right, holding the reins of a camel in one hand and an olive branch and fillet in the other, Above, '[M. SCAVR/A]ED. CVR', To left, 'X'; to right, 'SC'; In exergue, '[R]EX ARETAS'rev: Jupiter in quadriga, riding left and hurling thunderbolt. Above, 'P. HYPSAE/AED.CVR'. To right, 'CAPTV'; In exergue, '[C.] HYPSAE COS/PREIVE'
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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