Obverse: (M) SCAVR / AED CVR in two lines above, EX S C across field, REX ARETAS in exergue. The Nabatean king Aretas kneeling to right, extending olive-branch and holding reins, before camel standing right. Reverse: P HVPSAE / AED CVR in two lines above, CAPTV to right, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE in two lines in exergue. Jupiter driving quadriga left; below horses' forelegs, scorpion. Very good specimen of this interesting coin, much more complete than usual in this issue. VF+/EF- condition, with bold reliefs and quality silver. Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913. Rome mint, 58 BC. 4,0 g - 18 mm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our site about Numismatics and Archaeology: aeternitas-numismatics.com |