M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, moneyers. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 58 BC Roman Rep

King Aretas of Nabataea kneeling right beside camel, extending olive branch. Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga left, brandishing thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion.

One of the earliest examples of a moneyer commemorating his own accomplishment. As governor of Syria, Aemilius Scaurus compelled Aretas III to end his siege on Jerusalem and to pay an enormous fine to Pompey. Scaurus was curule aedile with Publius Plautus in 58 BC

Reference : Sear 379; Aemilia 8; Cr. 422/1b; Syd. 913. Purchased from Savoca April 2022

Collection : Roman Republic