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France, Paris, Arena of LutetiaThe Roman Arena that was discovered by Théodore Vaquer during the building of Rue Monge, in the 5th arrondissement, between 1860–1869. It was first built in the 1st century AD. Victor Hugo created a preservation committee called "la Société des Amis des Arènes" to preserve it. However in the photo, taken by me in May 2014, can be seen the line of apartments on Rue Monge that cover the remaining third of the Arena.Constantine IVApr 01, 2016
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France, Paris, Roman BathsThe Roman Baths of Cluny, Paris. Dated to the 3rd century AD, thought to have been paid for by the guild of "Lutetian Boatmen". The complex is now incorporated into the National Museum of the Middle Ages. Photo taken by me in May 2014.Constantine IVApr 01, 2016
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England, County of Kent, Dover: Roman LighthouseA visit to Dover on 20 March 2016, the Roman Lighthouse still stands within Dover Castle, which is still an important port of Britain by the English Channel. The upper 1/3 is a mix of Medieval (when it was used as a Bell Tower) and 19th century restoration (when the Church of Saint Mary, next to it, was also restored). The Lighthouse stands on the "eastern heights". There was another on the "western heights", they both guarded the entrance into the Roman harbour of Dubris (Dover) which was also an important base for the "Classis Britannica".Constantine IVMar 26, 2016
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Pompey MagnusBust of Pompey Magnus (the Great), on show at the "Moi, Auguste" exhibition in the Grand Palais, Paris in 2014. Photo by me, taken in May 2014Constantine IVMar 26, 2016
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Julius CaesarBust of Julius Caesar, on show at the "Moi, Auguste" exhibition in the Grand Palais, Paris in 2014. Photo by me, taken in May 2014Constantine IVMar 26, 2016
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AgrippaBust of Agrippa, on show at the "Moi, Auguste" exhibition in the Grand Palais, Paris in 2014. Photo by me, taken in May 2014Constantine IVMar 26, 2016
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EagleA limestone sculpture of an Eagle, (representing Jupiter) clutching a Snake in its beak (representing Death). Was found in September 2013 during building work in the Minories area of the City of London. It was made in what is now the Cotswolds area of England around 1900 years ago and would have sat in an alcove of a tomb, just outside the city boundary of Londinium. I was lucky to see this back in November 2013 as it is now no longer on display.Constantine IVMar 07, 2016
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VitelliusStatue of Vitellius in the Louvre Museum, Paris. Photo taken by me in May 2014. Note the statue has retained some pigmentation from the original paint.Constantine IVMar 03, 2016
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AntinousBust of Antinous, as a Pharoah. In the Louvre Museum, Paris. Photo taken by me in May 2014.
His appearance is more like Hadrian's.Constantine IVMar 03, 2016
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CeresStatue of Ceres, in the Louvre Museum. Photo taken by me in May 2014.Constantine IVMar 02, 2016
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TrajanStatue of Trajan, in the Louvre Museum, Paris. Photo taken by me in May 2014. Like all original ancient marble busts and statues, this would have been painted. The Cuirass has two Victories setting up a Trophy.Constantine IVMar 02, 2016
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AeliusBust of Aelius in the Louvre Museum, Paris. Photo by me taken in May 2014.Constantine IVMar 02, 2016
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CaracallaBust of Bassianus, as Caesar Antoninus. In the Louvre. My photo, taken in May 2014.Constantine IVMar 02, 2016
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan, AE25 Abdera Thrace NikeObverse: AYTO TPAIANW KAISARI CEBACTW, laureate bust right.
Reverse: GERMA DAKI-KW - ABDHREITAI, Nike standing left on Pedestal, holding Wreath and Palm.
Diameter: 25.6 x 26.2 x 1.6 mm, Weight: 7.41 g, Die axis: 180 degrees
Mint: Abdera, Thracia, 102 - 117 A.D. Reference: RPC 803
On 29 July last year Michel Amandry kindly contacted me, after my inquiry with the British Museum's Coins and Medals Department, about this coin. Michel mentioned that only two examples had been known, one in the Ashmolean Museum collection, Oxford (= NC 1953, 21/2 and pl. I, n°2) and the other found during excavations at Abdera (Abdera excavations E 91/N 56).With many thanks to Michel, this coin will be cited in the upcoming RPC Volume III (British Museum Press, 1 October 2015)Constantine IVJun 26, 2015
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Turkey, Istanbul, Monastery of the Mother of God at the Spring7-6-2015
The full name of this ancient complex is "Monastery of the Mother of God at the Spring" but it is often known as "Zoödochos Pege" (Life-giving spring).
The Turkish name of it and the area is "Balıklı" which translates as "place where there are fishes" due to the presence of fish in this spring.
The era of the first Church complex around this spring is given either from the time of Emperor Leo I (457-74 AD) or Justinian I (527-65 AD).
Earthquakes and enemy invasions saw numerous rebuilding of this complex through the centuries.
The last was after the Pogroms of the 1950's.Constantine IVJun 24, 2015
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Turkey, Istanbul, Princes Islands, Proti10-6-2015
The Monastery of the Transfiguration, on the island of Kınalıada (Proti).
A place of exile and burial of many members of the Byzantine aristocracy, including Emperors.
The earliest of which is said to have been Leo V (813-20 AD) but the most famous was Romanus IV (1068-71 AD).
Note the Corinthian capital in the foreground.
Like many ethnic Greek Church complexes in Turkey, this is often closed.Constantine IVJun 24, 2015
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Turkey, Istanbul, Maiden's Tower2-6-2015
The first recorded structure on this islet dates from 1110 AD when Emperor Alexius had a tower constructed on it.
This tower was linked to another tower on the European side (the Mangana district) by an iron chain.
This tower was connected to the nearby Asian coast by a causeway upon which was built a wall.
A number of additions and uses have happened to the tower since then, the last of which were steel supports after the devastating earthquake of 17 August 1999.Constantine IVJun 23, 2015
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Turkey, Istanbul, Boukoleon Palace9-6-2015
This section was built in the reign of Emperor Theophilus (829-42 AD).
The brick walls would have been clad in Marble.
The three doorways led to a balcony.
The Sea reached up to the walls in those days.
After being ransacked by the "4th Crusade" in 1204 AD, it remained abandoned, even after Michael VIII retook the city in 1261 AD.
The Ottomans never took this section over.
In 1873 AD it was partially destroyed to make way for the railway line that began at Sirkeci Station.Constantine IVJun 23, 2015
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Turkey, Istanbul, Mosaic MuseumOutside the Museum is an array of columns, capitals, entablature and even marble Lions.Constantine IVJun 23, 2015
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Turkey, Istanbul, Mosaic Museum9-6-2015
The south-western section of the Great Palace (dated to the reign of Emperor Justinian, 527-65 AD) was excavated in the years 1935-38 and 1951-54 by the University of St. Andrews.
This section comprised a Peristyle courtyard, decorated in Mosaics.
The Austrian Academy of Sciences undertook preservation work on the Mosaics in the years 1983-97.
In the photo above, you can also see the pipes inside the walls that would have water and heating.Constantine IVJun 23, 2015
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Turkey, Istanbul, Column of Constantine9-6-2015
Known locally as "ÇemberlitaÅŸ" which translates as "hooped Stone" due to the Iron hoops added in 1779 AD after an earthquake and fire. The base was also reinforced at this date.
The column was inaugurated in 330 AD and originally had three more sections with a large Capital upon which was a gilded statue of Constantine in the guise of his favourite deity, Sol.
At the base of the column was said to have been a sanctuary with ancient relics stored.
A hurricane blew down the statue, Capital and upper three sections of column in 1106 AD.
In the reign of Manuel I (1143-1180 AD) a new Capital was installed with a dedicatory inscription around it which translates as "Faithful Manuel invigorated this holy work of art, which has been damaged by time."
A Cross was also placed on top of this, removed after the Ottoman conquest in 1453 AD. Bronze Wreaths are said to have covered the joints of the column, where the stone ones are today, said to have been looted by the Franks in 1204 AD.Constantine IVJun 23, 2015
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Roman Imperial Lead Seal, The First Tetrarchy, Diocletian and Maximian, Galerius and ConstantiusRoman imperial lead Seal
The first Tetrarchy, 293-305 AD
Obverse: Diocletian and Maximian Augusti and Galerius and Constantius Caesari.
Radiate and draped busts of the two Augusti, confronted, above, the two Caesari, confronted, below.
Weight: 7.42 g, Dimensions: 19.8 x 24 x 7 mm, Period: 293-305 AD
Likely that Coins issued from the Imperial mints would have been put into bags using Seals such as this.Constantine IVMay 16, 2015
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Levon III, 1303-1307 AD, AE Kardez, SisLevon III
King of Armenian Cilicia, 1303-1307 A.D.
Coin: AE Kardez
Obverse: +Ô¼ÔµÕ’...Ô¹Ô±Ô³ Õ€ (Levon King of the Armenians), Levon, seated on ground, holding a Sceptre in left hand and Cross in right.
Reverse: ...Õ†ÔµÔ¼ Õ’ Õ”Ô±Õ‚...(Minted in the city of Sis), around a Latin Cross.
Weight: 2.82 g, Diameter: 16.8 x 19.3 x 1.8 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: SisConstantine IVMay 16, 2015
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Hetoum II, 1289-1303 AD, AE Kardez, SisHetoum II
King of Armenian Cilicia, 1289-1303 A.D.
Coin: AE Kardez
Obverse: +Õ€ÔµÔ¹ÕˆÕ’Õ„ Ô¹Ô±Ô³ Õ€Ô±Õ…ÕˆÕ‘ (Hetoum King of the Armenians), King Hetoum, seated in oriental style, holding a Mace with his right hand.
Reverse: +Õ‡Ô»Õ†Ô±... (Minted in the city of Sis), around a Latin Cross,â–• in each corner. Possibly overstruck in an Arabic Islamic script, during the Mamluke conquest.
Weight: 2.92 g
Diameter: 21 x 19.9 x 0.8 mm
Die axis: 270°
Mint: SisConstantine IVApr 22, 2015
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Vespasian, AE As, RIC II 1234Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: A large Altar. S - C across the fields. PROVIDENT in exergue.
Weight: 8.22 g, Diameter: 26.5 x 25.9 x 1.9 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Lyon, struck between 77 -78 A.D. Reference: RIC II 1234Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE Dupondius, RIC II 1191Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE Dupondius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII, radiate bust facing right, Globe at point of bust.
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax, standing left, pouring libations over an Altar, to the left, with her right hand and holding a Caduceus and an Olive branch with her left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 10.55 g, Diameter: 28.4 x 27.3 x 2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Lyon, struck between 72 - 73 A.D. Reference: RIC II 1191Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE As, RIC II 1161Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, laureate bust facing right. A Globe at the point of the bust.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVGVSTI, Aequitas, standing left, holding a set of Scales with her right hand and a Sceptre with her left. S - C across the upper fields.
Weight: 10.70 g, Diameter: 28.6 x 27.2 x 1.9 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Lyon, struck in 71 A.D. Reference: RIC II 1161Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE Dupondius, RIC II 1154Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE Dupondius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS III, radiate bust facing right. A Globe at the point of the bust.
Reverse: Victoria, flying down, facing left, holding with her right hand a Shield inscribed with S P Q R. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 9.92 g, Diameter: 27.1 x 27.2 x 1.9 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Lyon, struck in 71 A.D. Reference: RIC II 1154Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 849Vespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: IOVIS - CVSTOS, Jove, standing, facing, offering Libations from a Patera held with his right hand, over a lit Altar at left and holding a Sceptre with his left hand.
Weight: 2.64 g, Diameter: 19 x 17.5 x 1.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck in 76 A.D. Reference: RIC II 849Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 849 Second exampleVespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: IOVIS - CVSTOS, Jove, standing, facing, pouring Libations from a Patera held with his right hand, over a lit Altar at left and holding a Sceptre with his left hand.
Weight: 2.98 g, Diameter: 18 x 17 x 1.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck in 76 A.D. Reference: RIC II 849Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE Dupondius, RIC II 740 Second exampleVespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE Dupondius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII, radiate bust facing right.
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax, standing left, pouring libations over an Altar, to the left, with her right hand and holding a Caduceus and an Olive branch with her left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 10.65 g, Diameter: 26.7 x 27.2 x 2.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Lyon, struck between 72 -73 A.D. Reference: RIC II 740
A metal detecting find from the County of KentConstantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE Dupondius, RIC II 740Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE Dupondius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII, radiate bust facing right.
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax, standing left, pouring libations over an Altar, to the left, with her right hand and holding a Caduceus and an Olive branch with her left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 11.06 g, Diameter: 26.8 x 26 x 2.6 mm, Die axis: 170°, Mint: Lyon, struck between 72 -73 A.D. Reference: RIC II 740
A metal detecting find from the County of KentConstantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE As, RIC II 720Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: AE-QVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas, standing left holding Scales with her right hand and a Sceptre with her left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 11.00 g, Diameter: 26.5 x 26 x 3 mm, Die axis: 190°, Mint: Rome, struck in 74 A.D. Reference: RIC II 720
Rated ScarceConstantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 703Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS V around a winged Caduceus.
Weight: 2.48 g, Diameter: 17.5 x 17 x 1 mm, Die axis: 340°, Mint: Rome, struck in 74 A.D. Reference: RIC II 703Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE Dupondius, RIC II 581Vespasian
Augustus, 69 – 79 A.D.
Coin: AE Dupondius
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS, radiate bust facing left.
Reverse: FELICITA-S PVBLICA, Felicitas, standing, facing left, holding a short Caduceus with her right hand and a Cornucopia with her left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 12.59 g, Diameter: 27.5 x 27.2 x 2.8 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Lyon, struck in 73 A.D. Reference: RIC II 581Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 356Vespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: AVGVR / TRI POT, a Simpulum, Aspergillum, Ewer and a Lituus.
Weight: 2.09 g, Diameter: 16.4 x 16.5 x 1.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 70 - 72 A.D. Reference: RIC II 356Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 107Vespasian
Augustus, 69-June 79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: Two yoked Oxen, walking left. COS VIII in exergue.
Weight: 2.94 g, Diameter: 16.3 x 16.8 x 1.1 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 77 - 78 A.D. Reference:
RIC II 107Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 90Vespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR-VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: PON MAX-TR P COS VI, Pax, seated left, holding out an Olive branch with her right hand.
Weight: 2.68 g, Diameter: 17.1 x 16.9 x 1.3 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck in 75 A.D. Reference: RIC II 90Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 90 Third exampleVespasian
Augustus, 69 - 79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS VI, Pax, seated left, holding out an Olive branch with her right hand.
Weight: 3.02 g, Diameter: 18.2 x 17.6 x 1.3 mm, Die axis: 190°, Mint: Rome, struck in 75 A.D. Reference: RIC II 90Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 90 Second exampleVespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS VI, Pax, seated left, holding out an Olive branch with her right hand.
Weight: 2.66 g, Diameter: 17.9 x 17.3 x 1.3 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: Rome, struck in 75 A.D. Reference: RIC II 90Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 46Vespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAES VE-SP AVG P M, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: Vesta, seated left, holding a Simpulum with her right hand. TRI - POT across the fields.
Weight: 2.82 g, Diameter: 17.8 x 16.8 x 1.4 mm, Die axis: 190°, Mint: Rome, struck in 71 A.D. Reference: RIC II 46Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 29Vespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: COS ITER TR POT, Pax, seated left, holding out an Olive branch with her right hand and a Caduceus with her left.
Weight: 2.91 g, Diameter: 17 x 17.7 x 1.1 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: Rome, struck in 70 A.D. Reference: RIC II 29Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 27Vespasian
Augustus, 69 - 79 A.D.
Coin: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: COS ITER TR POT, Pax, standing, facing left, holding an Olive branch with her right hand and a Caduceus with her left.
Weight: 2.74 g, Diameter: 17.1 x 15.5 x 1.2 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: Rome, struck in 70 A.D. Reference: RIC II 27Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AE Diobol, Milne 420Vespasian
Augustus, (69-79 A.D.)
Coin: AE Diobol
Obverse: AVTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OVEΣΠAΣIANOV, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: Crowned and draped bust of Isis, facing right, LΔ in the lower right field.
Weight: 8.86 g, Diameter: 24.5 x 24 x 2.5 mm, Die axis: 0°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 4 (LΔ = 71-72 A.D.), Reference: Milne 420Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Vespasian, AR Tetradrachm, Milne 386Vespasian
Augustus, 69-79 A.D.
Coin: AR Tetradrachm
Obverse: AVTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OVEΣΠAΣIANOV, laureate bust facing right, LB in the lower right field.
Reverse: AΛEΞAN-ΔPEIA, Alexander the Great, standing to the left, wearing an Elephant headdress, his Cloak billowing behind, holding a Wreath upwards with his right hand and holding a long vertical Sceptre with his left.
Weight: 11.97g, Diameter: 23.5 x 23 x 3mm, Die axis: 30°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 2 (LB = 69 - 70 A.D.), Reference: Milne 386Constantine IVAug 23, 2014
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Nero, Billon Tetradrachm, Milne 217Nero & Poppaea
Augustus & Augusta, 62 - 65 A.D.
Coin: Billon Tetradrachm
Obverse: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV, radiate bust of Nero, facing right.
Reverse: ΠΩΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Poppaea, facing right. LI in the right field.
Weight: 12.61 g, Diameter: 23 x 22 x 3.8 mm, Die axis: 330°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 10 (LI = 63-64 A.D.) Reference: Milne 217Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Nero, AE14, Varbanov III 4254Nero
Augustus, 54 - 68 A.D.
Coin: AE14
Obverse: NEPΩN ΣEBAΣTOΣ KAI, bare headed bust facing left.
Reverse: ΘEΣΣAΛ-ONIKN, Nike, standing, facing left, upon the Globe, holding a Wreath with her right hand and a Palm branch with her left.
Weight: 4.35 g, Diameter: 14.2 x 14.2 x 3 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: Thessalonica, Reference: Varbanov III 4254
Rated Rare (R4, 200 - 500 examples known)Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Nero, Billon Tetradrachm, Milne 257Nero
Augustus, 54 - 68 A.D.
Coin: Billon Tetradrachm
Obverse: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, Radiate bust of Nero, facing left. LIΓ in the lower left field.
Reverse: TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAP, Laureate bust of Tiberius, facing right.
Weight: 11.78 g, Diameter: 23.5 x 23 x 3.2 mm, Die axis: 0°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 13 (LIΓ = 66 - 67 A.D.) Reference:
Milne 257Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Nero, Billon Tetradrachm, Milne 249 Second exampleNero
Augustus, 54 - 68 A.D.
Coin: Billon Tetradrachm
Obverse: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust facing right, seen from behind.
Reverse: AVTO-KPA, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Roma, facing right. LIΓ in the lower right field.
Weight: 13.13 g, Diameter: 21 x 20 x 4.1 mm, Die axis: 330°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 13 (LIΓ = 66 - 67 A.D.) Reference: Milne 249Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Nero, Billon Tetradrachm, Milne 249Nero
Augustus, 54 - 68 A.D.
Coin: Billon Tetradrachm
Obverse: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust facing right, seen from behind.
Reverse: AVTO-KPA, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Roma, facing to the right. LIΓ (Year 13) in the lower right field.
Weight: 12.56 g, Diameter: 22 x 22 x 3.5 mm, Die axis: 320°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 13 (LIΓ = 66 - 67 A.D.), References: Milne 249, Emmett 131
The eyes of both busts have been delibrately defaced, maybe to do with the "Damnatio memoriae" placed of Nero after his death.Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Nero, Billon Tetradrachm, Milne 177Nero
Augustus, 54 - 68 A.D.
Coin: Billon Tetradrachm
Obverse: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ - ΣEBA ΓEP BEΛ AVTO, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: Roma, seated, to the left, holding Nike with her right hand and a Parazonium with her left. Pω-MH across the fields. LE in the left field.
Weight: 10.90 g, Diameter: 28 x 24.5 x 3 mm, Die axis: 330°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 5 (LE = 58-59 A.D.) Reference: Milne 177Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Nero, AE19, Side, Pamphylia, BMC 19Nero
As Caesar, 51 - 54 A.D.
Coin: AE19
Obverse: NEPωN KAICAP, laureate and draped bust facing right.
Reverse: CIΔ-HT, Athena, advancing to the left, holding a Spear over her right shoulder, and a Shield. A Serpent rises, to the left, in the lower left field, a Pomegranate in the upper left.
Weight: 4.18 g, Diameter: 19 x 16.5 x 1.9 mm, Die axis: 40°, Mint: Side, Pamphylia, struck between 51-54 A.D. References: BMC 19, RPC 3401
Rated RareConstantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE19, Aezani, Aizanoi, RPC I 3090, BMC 78Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE19
Obverse: KΛAYΔIOC KAICAP, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: EΠI ANTIO-XOY METPOΓENOYC \\ AIZANITΩN, Zeus, standing, facing left, holding an Eagle in his right hand and a Sceptre with his left.
Weight: 4.22 g, Diameter: 19.4 x 17.6 x 1.7 mm, Die axis: 20°, Mint: Aezani (Aizanoi), Phrygia, Magistrate: Antiochus Metrogenes, References: RPC I 3090, BMC 78Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE As, RIC 113Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare-headed bust facing left.
Reverse: LIBERTAS - AVGVSTA, Libertas, standing, facing, her head turned to the right, holding out a Pileus with her right hand. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 10.99 g, Diameter: 26 x 26 x 2 mm, Die axis: 180°, Mint: Rome, struck between 50 - 54 A.D. Reference: RIC I 113
A metal detecting find from the County of SuffolkConstantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE Dupondius, RIC 110Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE Dupondius
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare-headed bust facing left.
Reverse: CERES AVGVSTA, Ceres, seated to the left, holding Wheat-ears with her right hand and a Torch, diagonally, with her left. S C in exergue.
Weight: 10.13 g, Diameter: 27.3 x 25.2 x 2.1 mm, Die axis: 210°, Mint: Rome, struck between 50 - 54 A.D. Reference: RIC I 110
This was issued to assure Roman citizens of an ample supply of Grain from Africa.Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE As, RIC I 100Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare-headed bust facing left.
Reverse: Minerva, standing right, brandishing a Spear with her right hand and holding a Shield with her left, S - C across the fields.
Weight: 10.35 g, Diameter: 26.2 x 26.2 x 2.5 mm, Die axis: 20°, Mint: Rome, struck between 41 - 42 A.D. Reference: RIC I 100
Looks to have been Silvered in antiquity perhaps for use in decorationConstantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE As, RIC I 100Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare-headed bust facing left.
Reverse: Minerva, standing right, brandishing a Spear with her right hand and holding a Shield with her left, S - C across the fields.
Weight: 10.66 g, Diameter: 25.5 x 26.6 x 2.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 41 - 42 A.D. Reference: RIC I 100Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE Sestertius, RIC I 99Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE Sestertius
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: SPES AVGVSTA, Spes, standing to the left, holding a Flower with her right hand and lifting the hem of her Skirt with her left. S C in exergue.
Weight: 19.96 g, Diameter: 31.6 x 32 x 2.8 mm, Die axis: 160°, Mint: Rome, struck between 41 - 42 A.D. Reference: RIC I 99Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE As, RIC I 97Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare-headed bust facing left.
Reverse: LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, Libertas, standing, facing right, holding a Pileus with her right hand and her left hand, open in greeting. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 10.24 g, Diameter: 26.8 x 26.9 x 2.1 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 41 - 50 A.D. Reference: RIC I 97Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE Dupondius, RIC I 94Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE Dupondius
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare-headed bust facing left.
Reverse: CERES AVGVSTA, Ceres, seated to the left, holding Wheat-ears with her right hand and a Torch, diagonally, with her left. S C in exergue.
Weight: 7.42 g, Diameter: 25.6 x 26.4 x 1.5 mm, Die axis: 20°, Mint: Rome, Reference: RIC I 94
This was issued to assure Roman citizens of an ample supply of Grain from Africa.Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE Quadrans, RIC I 91Claudius I
Augustus, 41 - 54 A.D.
Coin: AE Quadrans
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, around a hand holding a pair of Scales, PNR in the centre.
Reverse: PON M TR P IMP PP COS II around S C
Weight: 3.87 g, Diameter: 13.5 x 14.5 x 1.8 mm, Die axis: 70°, Mint: Rome, Reference: RIC I 91
Rated ScarceConstantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE Quadrans, RIC I 90Claudius I
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE Quadrans
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG around a Modius.
Reverse: PON M TR P IMP P P COS II around S C.
Weight: 2.22 g, Diameter: 15 x 17 x 1.2 mm, Die axis: 190°, Mint: Rome, struck in 42 A.D. Reference: RIC I 90Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Claudius, AE Diobol, Milne 114Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.
Coin: AE Diobol
Obverse: TIB KΛAV KAI - CEBAC ΓEPMA, laureate bust facing right. LI in the right field.
Reverse: AYTO-KPA, four stalks of Wheat, tied together with a winged Caduceus between.
Weight: 7.97 g, Diameter: 24 x 24.5 x 2.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 10 (LI = 49 - 50 A.D.) Reference: Milne 114Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Tiberius, AE Semis, RIC I 246Tiberius
As Caesar and Co-Princeps, 13-14 A.D.
Coin: AE Semis
Obverse: TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VII, laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: The Ara Trium Galliarum, ROM ET AVG in exergue.
Weight: 3.73 g, Diameter: 18.4 x 18.5 x 1.4 mm, Die axis: 150°, Mint: Lugdunum, struck between 12-14 A.D. Reference: RIC I 246Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Tiberius, AE As, RIC I 59Tiberius
Augustus, 14 – 37 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, Laureate bust facing left.
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXVII, A winged Caduceus. S – C across the fields.
Weight: 7.81 g, Diameter: 25.6 x 25.9 x 1.7 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 35-36 A.D. Reference: RIC I 59Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Tiberius, AE As, RIC I 59Tiberius
Augustus, 14 – 37 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, Laureate bust facing left.
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXVII, around a winged Caduceus. S – C across the fields.
Weight: 10.89 g, Diameter: 26.5 x 25 x 2 mm, Die axis: 0°, Mint: Rome, struck between 34-35 A.D. Reference: RIC I 59Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Tiberius, AE As, RIC I 52Tiberius
Augustus, 14 – 37 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, Laureate bust facing left.
Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXVI, A Rudder, vertically across the World, a small Globe (the Moon?) at it's base. S – C across the fields.
Weight: 9.59 g, Diameter: 25 x 24.8 x 2.5 mm, Die axis: 10°, Mint: Rome, struck between 34-35 A.D. Reference: RIC I 52Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Tiberius, Billon Tetradrachm, Milne 50Tiberius
Augustus, 14 – 37 A.D.
Coin: Billon Tetradrachm
Obverse: TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣTOΣ, Laureate bust of Tiberius, facing right. LZ in the lower right field.
Reverse: ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ, Radiate bust of Augustus, facing right.
Weight: 8.85 g, Diameter: 24 x 25 x 3.2 mm, Die axis: 0°, Mint: Alexandria, Year 7 (LZ = 20 - 21 A.D.) Reference: Milne 50
Rated ScarceConstantine IVAug 22, 2014
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TI.C.A Countermark, Caligula, AE As, RIC I 38Gaius Germanicus "Caligula"
Augustus, 37 - 41 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, bare headed bust facing left.
Reverse: VESTA, Vesta, seated to the left, S - C across the fields.
Weight: 8.89 g, Diameter: 28.5 x 27 x 2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 37-38 A.D. Reference: RIC I 38
Countermark: "TI.C.A" on the obverse side, done in the reign of his successor, Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Augustus).Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Caligula, AE As, RIC I 38, CountermarkedGaius Germanicus "Caligula"
Augustus, 37 - 41 A.D.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, bare headed bust facing left.
Reverse: VESTA, Vesta, seated to the left, S - C across the fields.
Weight: 8.89 g, Diameter: 28.5 x 27 x 2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Rome, struck between 37-38 A.D. Reference: RIC I 38, Countermark: "TI.C.A" on the obverse side, done in the reign of his successor, Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Augustus).Constantine IVAug 22, 2014
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Octavian & Agrippa, AE Dupondius, RIC I 160Octavian & Agrippa
As joint Consuls, 28 - 27 B.C.
Coin: AE Dupondius, commemorating the Battle of Actium in 31 B.C.
Obverse: IMP / P - P / DIVI F, busts of Agrippa, left, wearing the Rostral crown with Laural Wreath and Octavian, right, wearing a Laural Wreath, back to back.
Reverse: COL - NEM, a Crocodile, chained to a Palm Tree. A Wreath in the upper left field, its ribbons trailing into the upper right.
Weight: 12.11 g, Diameter: 26.8 x 26.8 x 2.5 mm, Die axis: 0°, Mint: Nemausus (Nimes), Gallia Narbonensis, 10 - 14 A.D. Reference: RIC I 160
Veterans from the battle of Actium were retired there.
The Crocodile chained to a Palm Tree symbolizes the defeat and control of Egypt by Rome.Constantine IVAug 20, 2014
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Agrippa, AE As, RIC I 58, Third exampleAgrippa
As Consul for the third time, 27 B.C.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·III·, bust wearing a Rostral crown, facing left.
Reverse: Neptune, standing, facing left, a Chlamys draped over his arms, holding a Dolphin in his right hand and a Trident with his left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 9.65 g, Diameter: 27.1 x 26.6 x 1.8 mm, Die axis: 210°, Mint: Rome, posthumous issue by his grandson, Gaius "Caligula", between 37-41 A.D. Reference: RIC I 58Constantine IVAug 20, 2014
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Agrippa, AE As, RIC I 58, Second exampleAgrippa
As Consul for the third time, 27 B.C.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: M AGRIPPA L F COS III, bust facing left, wearing Rostral crown.
Reverse: Neptune, standing, facing left, a Chlamys draped over his arms, holding a Dolphin in his right hand and a Trident with his left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 9.43 g, Diameter: 27.2 x 27 x 1.8 mm, Die axis: 220°, Mint: Rome, posthumous issue by his grandson, Gaius "Caligula", between 37-41 A.D. Reference: RIC I 58Constantine IVAug 20, 2014
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Agrippa, AE As, RIC I 58Agrippa
As Consul for the third time, 27 B.C.
Coin: AE As
Obverse: M AGRIPPA L F COS III, bust facing left, wearing Rostral crown.
Reverse: Neptune, standing, facing left, a Chlamys draped over his arms, holding a Dolphin in his right hand and a Trident with his left. S - C across the fields.
Weight: 9.52 g, Diameter: 26.8 x 28 x 1.5 mm, Die axis: 160°, Mint: Rome, posthumous issue by his grandson, Gaius "Caligula", between 37-41 A.D. Reference: RIC I 58Constantine IVAug 20, 2014
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AVG TICAE & S, AE22, Barbaric AE AsAugustus
27 B.C. – 14 A.D.
Coin: AE22 "Barbaric" As, Countermarked
Obverse: Bare headed bust facing right. Countermarks of AVG, TICAE (Tiberius Caesar) and subsequently an S (which may signify the coins downgrading to a Semis).
Reverse: A laurel Wreath.
Weight: 7.69 g, Diameter: 22 x 23 x 1.8 mm, Die axis: 0°, Mint: The Balkans, 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Reference: Similar to the
AE22's issued by Thessalonica for Augustus (RPC I 1557)Constantine IVAug 19, 2014
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Syria, Semi-autonomous, AE20, SNG Copenhagen 95Syria, Semi-autonomous issue
Coin: AE20
Obverse: Laureate bust of Zeus, facing right.
Reverse: ANTIΩ-K-EΩN MHTPΩ-ΠΩΛEΩΣ, around Aries, running to the right, his head turned back to the left, looking at an eight rayed star (✵) above him. ΔM (Actian Year 44, 13 A.D.) below.
Weight: 6.77 g, Diameter: 20 x 19.8 x 2.3 mm, Die axis: 310°, Mint: Antioch, struck in 13 A.D. Reference: SNG Copenhagen 95Constantine IVAug 19, 2014
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Rhoemetalces I & Augustus, AE18, RPC I 1718Odrysian kingdom of Thrace
460 B.C. – 46 A.D.
Rhoemetalces I
Basileus, 12 B.C. - 12 A.D.
Coin: AE18
Obverse: KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, bare headed bust of Augustus facing right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ POIMHTAΛKOY, Diademed bust of Rhoemetalces I, facing right.
Weight: 5.69 g, Diameter: 18.3 x 17.5 x 2.3 mm, Die axis: 190°, Mint: Seuthopolis, Thracia, Reference: RPC I 1718Constantine IVAug 19, 2014
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