A Few bronzes Of Antoninus Pius

Your's is still very nice especially the bust, I bought mine for the temple but I think most are more interested in portrait.

 

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This one just arrived today; an A-Pi type that was long on my want list, featuring the legendary ancilia on the reverse. The glossy, black patina makes the coin difficult to photograph, but it is very pleasing in hand.


ANTONINUS PIUS
AE As. 9.56g, 27.9mm. Rome mint, AD 143-144. RIC 736a. O: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right. R: IMPERATOR II, two ancilia (oval shields with rounded projections above and below); ANCILIA in exergue, S C across field.
CNG notes: "The ancilia were the sacred shields of Mars and were associated with the Salii, a college of priests whose ceremonies signaled the beginning and ending of a military campaign season. Founded by Rome's second king, Numa Pompilius, the Salii were so-called because one aspect of their ritual involved leaping (salire). Beginning in March they would process throughout the city with the ancilia. At the end of the month, these shields would be ritually cleaned and stored away. In October, the same ritual was performed to mark the end the season."

And while I'm at it, here's another favorite A-Pi bronze. I tried winning a denarius with this reverse scene in yesterday's Naumann auction but was sadly unsuccessful.


ANTONINUS PIUS
AE As. 9.33g, 27.6mm, Rome mint, AD 140-143, RIC 734a. O: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III, laureate head right. R: IMPERATOR II, She-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; boat in exergue, between S C.

 

Fabulous 'bronzes' guys!!

I'm still astounded by the unfamiliar variety of types/devices!!!

 

Wow @zumbly that she wolf suckling twins is great too !
On my want list to expand my she wolf series sub-collection

Q

 

Two winners, zumbly! Both scarce and very appealing types with symbolic motifs.
Don't know which I like better. Both great, congratulations!