Valentinian I w labarum 364AD Ancient Roman Coin Christ monogram Chi-Rho i42715
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Item: i42715Authentic Ancient Coin of:Valentinian I - Roman Emperor : 364-375 A.D.Bronze AE3 18mm (2.50 grams) Thessalonica mint circa 364-367 A.D.Reference: RIC 16a.1 (Thessalonica), LRBC 1704DNVALENTINIANVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.GLORIAROMANORVM Exe: TESB - Valentinian I advancing right, dragging captiveand holding labarum tipped with the Chi-Rho (Monogram of Christ XP superimposed).You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.Labarum of Constantine I, displaying the "Chi-Rho" symbol above.The labarum was a vexillum (military standard) that displayed the " Chi-Rho " symbol ☧ , formed from the first two Greek letters of the word " Christ " -- Chi and Rho . It was first used by the Roman emperor Constantine I . Since the vexillum consisted of a flag suspended from the crossbar of a cross, it was ideally suited to symbolize the crucifixion of Christ .Later usage has sometimes regarded the terms "labarum" and "Chi-Rho" as synonyms. Ancient sources, however, draw an unambiguous distinction between the two.EtymologyBeyond its derivation from Latin labarum , the etymology of the word is unclear. Some derive it from Latin /labāre/ 'to totter, to waver' (in the sense of the "waving" of a flag in the breeze) or laureum [vexillum] (
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