Ancient British Hoards

Roman Republican Coinage, Marcus Aemilius Scaurus and Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 58 BC, [–] scavr aed cvr in two lines above, [–]ex areta[–] in exergue, King Aretas kneeling right, holding olive branch in right hand and reins in left, rev. [–] p hvpsae aed cvr in two lines above, [–] hvpsae [–] in exergue, Jupiter in quadriga left, throwing thunderbolt with right hand and holding reins in left, scorpion below horses’ feet, 3.56g/6h (Ghey 233.2, this coin; Craw. 422/1b; BMCRR 3878-82; RSC Aemilia 8). The obverse has been double struck with part of the reverse design in the left field, [–]psae cos / [–]eive can be seen in the left field, otherwise about fine £30-£40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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