Scorpion

M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58

AR Denarius, 3.94g. 18mm.  M SCAVR ES S C. AED CVR.  King Aretas of Nabatea, holding palm branch and reins, kneeling before camel.  Rev.  P HVPSAE C HVPSAE COS AED CVR PREIVE; scorpion in field to left.  CR 422/1b.  Attractrive dark toning.

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good Very Fine $275.