M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.97 g, 11h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3089. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.97 g, 11h). Rome mint. Nabatean King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive branch tied with fillet in extended right hand before camel standing right; . SCAVR/AED CVR above; EX S C across field; REX ARETAS in exergue / Jupiter driving galloping quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right; P HVPSAE/AED CVR in two lines above; CAPTV upwards to right; C HVPSAE COS/PREIVE in two lines in exergue. Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913; Kestner 3440-6; BMCRR Rome 3878; Aemilia 8. VF, attractive tone, scratch in obverse field.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Spink & Sons in 1949 for @$4.50.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.