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Constantius II NGC Certified AU X-P Chi-Rho
Constantius II NGC Certified AU X-P Chi-Rho

Constantius II NGC Certified AU X-P Chi-Rho "Christ" Labarum. Ancient Roman Coin

$ 105.07

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  • Composition: Billon
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Ruler: Constantius II
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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  • Certification: NGC
  • Material: Billon
  • Grade: AU 58
  • Ancient Coins: Roman Coins
  • Year: 337 AD
  • Era: Ancient
  • Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
  • Denomination: Nummus
  • Date: 340 AD
  • Coin Type: Ancient Roman
  • Condition: NGC Graded AU (About Uncirculated!), Attractive glossy black olive patina~much nicer in hand!

    Description

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    Certified Choice About Uncirculated with Silvering Ancient Roman Coinage of Constantius II VERY RARE R4 in RIC
    ROMAN EMPIRE
    CONSTANTIUS II
    337- 361 AD
    as Augustus
    AE4 / BI Nummus. c. 2.0gm 16mm  Siscia Mint, Struck c. Sept 337 - Spring 340 AD.
    Obverse: CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Constantius II laurel and rosette diademed bust right,
    Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS Two soldiers helmeted, each holding spear and shield, Labarum military standard between with
    chi-rho
    on vexillum (banner).
    The labarum was a vexillum that displayed the "Chi-Rho" symbol ☧, a christogram formed from the first two Greek letters of the word "Christ" — Chi and Rho. It was first used by It was first used by the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. On the eve of the decisive battle of the Milvian bridge, Constantine was visited by an Angel while he slept which showed him a Christogram (the first two letters of "Christ" in Greek - Chi, Rho) and the Angel thus spoke:"IN HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS", meaning in Latin "In this sign [of Christ], you will be the victor."
    ; mintmark ΓSIS in exergue.
    Ref. RIC VIII Siscia; Sear 17990.
    Condition: NGC Graded AU  (About Uncirculated!), Attractive glossy black olive patina~much nicer in hand!
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