COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican denarius of the Moneyers M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Hysaeus, Mint of Rome, 58 BC. RRC 422/1b. This coin records the surrender of the Nabataean King Aretas to M. Aemilius Scaurus. Reece period 1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Aemilius Scaurus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Camel right; before, kneeling figure holding reins and olive branch
Obverse legend: above, [M.SCAVR]/AED CVReither side, EX S.Cbelow, REX.ARETAS
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt
Reverse legend: above, P.HVPSAE / AED CVR below, (C.HVPSAE.COS) / [PREIVE]to right, CAPTV
Dated: -58.0 to -58.0
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Dorset
County: Dorset
Region: South West
Place known as: WINTERBORNE MONKTON
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-422.1b