The Christogram is a monogram that exists in several variants. It is composed of the two Greek letter "chi" and "rho" that are the first two letters in the Greek "Christos" or "Christ." Its Christian origin dates to the Battle of the Milvian bridge in 312 where Constantine was reported to have seen this symbol in a vision prior to the battle. He then added it to his standards and shields to assure his victory. It subsequently began appearing on coins for Constantine and his successors.
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56420
Add to Cart Magentius, 350-353 A.D.
AE Follis or Maiorina, 5.29g. 22mm. Trier mint. IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG. Draped and cuirassed bust of Magnentius to right. Rev. FELICITAS REIPVBLICAE; A in field to right; TRP in exergue. Emperor standing to left holding Victory and labarum emblazoned with a Christogram. RIC VIII,264. Bastien 24. Attractive brown patina and nearly as struck. Provenance/Pedigree: Extremely Fine $750. |
52927
Add to Cart Ostrogoths, Municipal Coinage of Rome
AE 20 Nummi, 4.40g. 20mm. Rome, c.493-553 A.D. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma to right. Rv. She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus christogram and two stars above; XX in exergue. Metlich 84b. MIB I, 71c. Kraus 29. Dark brown patina; a little old cleaning on obv. See more detailed imageabout Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $4,500. |
