Description: M. Aemilius Scaurus. AR denarius, Rome 58 BC. Aretas III of Nabataea kneeling to right, holding reins and olive branch; behind, camel standing right / Jupiter driving quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt. 18 mm, 3.75 g. This coin was struck to commemorate the victory of Scaurus over Aretas III of Nabataea in 62 BC. Aretas III had invaded Judaea to support the claim of John II Hyrcanus. Scaurus was serving as proquaestor in Syria, under Pompey, and forced Aretas III to leave Judaea, and pay tribute. good Fine, hoard patina. Rare with a British provenance. Ghey 234 (this coin); Cr. 422/1b From the Helmingham (Suffolk) Hoard, found in 2019. PAS ID: SF-8C645E 699 International buyers: please note that this item requires a grant of an export licence before dispatch. There is no additional fee and current processing times are quick (typically under 5 days). /mhc
Price: 260 GBP
Location: London
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Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman Republican (c.300 - 27 BC)
Provenance: Roman
Cleaned/ Uncleaned: Cleaned
Fineness: 0.925
Grade: Ungraded
Metal: Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
