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Denarius of A. Scaurus, P. Hypsaeus with King Aretas and camel
Roman
Republican Period
58 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. weight: 3.74 gm. die axis: 6
Credit Line
Storer Collection
Accession Number32.1527
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: King Aretas kneeling to right, holding reins of camel in right hand and in left hand an olive branch, to which is attached a fillet.
Above: M.SCAVR/AED.CVR
In field, left and right: [E]X SC
Below: traces of: REX.ARETAS
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga to left, hurling thunderbolt.
Below horses, a scorpion.
Above: P.HYPSAE / AED.CVR at right?
In exergue: HYPSAE[OS]
Above: M.SCAVR/AED.CVR
In field, left and right: [E]X SC
Below: traces of: REX.ARETAS
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga to left, hurling thunderbolt.
Below horses, a scorpion.
Above: P.HYPSAE / AED.CVR at right?
In exergue: HYPSAE[OS]