Ancient British Hoards

Roman Republican Coinage, Marcus Aemilius Scaurus and Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 58 BC, m scavr aed cvr in two lines above, [–]x aret[–] in exergue, King Aretas kneeling right, holding olive branch in right hand and reins in left, rev. [–] aed cvr in two lines above, c hvpsae co[–] preive[–] in exergue, Jupiter in quadriga left, throwing thunderbolt with right hand and holding reins in left, scorpion below horses’ feet, 3.78g/6h (Ghey 234, this coin; Craw. 422/1b; BMCRR 3878; RSC Aemilia 8). Banker’s marks to obverse, otherwise fine £40-£60

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

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