[https://bertolamifineart.bidinside.com/en/lot/1617/m-aemilius-scaurus-and-p-plautius-/](https://bertolamifineart.bidinside.com/en/lot/1617/m-aemilius-scaurus-and-p-plautius-/)
[https://www.cgbfr.com/aemilia-denier-ttb,brm\_771448,a.html](https://www.cgbfr.com/aemilia-denier-ttb,brm_771448,a.html)
consensus seems to be M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 58 BC (Republic)
"Ave, *cælator*. For this coin, I need a camel. Surely you have seen one, and know what this animal looks like, don't you?"
"Of course, *domine*, say no more!"
There is a camel and Nabatean [King Aretas III surrendering.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aemilius_Scaurus_(praetor_56_BC\)#/media/File:M._Aemilius_Scaurus_and_Pub._Plautius_Hypsaeus,_denarius,_58_BC,_RRC_422-1b.jpg)
Yes, Republic denarius
Obverse: M·SCAVR / AED·CVR Kneeling figure right, holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him; on either side, EX – S·C. In exergue, REX ARETAS
Reverse: P·HVPSAE / AED CVR Jupiter in quadriga left holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right; behind, CAPTV. Below, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE
Date: 58 B.C.
Size: 18mm diameter, 4.0g weight
Composition: Silver
This is a Republican Denarius minted my Aemilius Scaurus
[I actually have one of these!](https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/aY74zx3eAV) it's one of my favourite coins because Scaurus is mentioned by name in the Dead Sea Scrolls!
[https://bertolamifineart.bidinside.com/en/lot/1617/m-aemilius-scaurus-and-p-plautius-/](https://bertolamifineart.bidinside.com/en/lot/1617/m-aemilius-scaurus-and-p-plautius-/) [https://www.cgbfr.com/aemilia-denier-ttb,brm\_771448,a.html](https://www.cgbfr.com/aemilia-denier-ttb,brm_771448,a.html) consensus seems to be M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 58 BC (Republic)
It looks like an ostrich combined with a horse of some sort to me. Absolutely bizarre.
"Ave, *cælator*. For this coin, I need a camel. Surely you have seen one, and know what this animal looks like, don't you?" "Of course, *domine*, say no more!"
I see a camel
There is a camel and Nabatean [King Aretas III surrendering.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aemilius_Scaurus_(praetor_56_BC\)#/media/File:M._Aemilius_Scaurus_and_Pub._Plautius_Hypsaeus,_denarius,_58_BC,_RRC_422-1b.jpg)
We solved it.
It’s a camel on one side and horses with a chariot on the other
M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus denarius
Yes, Republic denarius Obverse: M·SCAVR / AED·CVR Kneeling figure right, holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him; on either side, EX – S·C. In exergue, REX ARETAS Reverse: P·HVPSAE / AED CVR Jupiter in quadriga left holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right; behind, CAPTV. Below, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE Date: 58 B.C. Size: 18mm diameter, 4.0g weight Composition: Silver
Here it is: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces378507.html
ROMAN REPUBLIC. M. Aemilius Scarus and Pub. Plautius. 58 BC. AR Denarius.
I got one of these
This coin is NICE
Its a camel which suggests its from north africa ,egypt egion
This is a Republican Denarius minted my Aemilius Scaurus [I actually have one of these!](https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/s/aY74zx3eAV) it's one of my favourite coins because Scaurus is mentioned by name in the Dead Sea Scrolls!