Chi - Rho for Christ

Hello. The reverse of this Valens' coin shows a soldier holding kinda banner on which are inscribed the Greek letters X and P. The first is Chi, and the second is Rho. They are one over another. They do represent the first two letters of Christ. I mean C and R in pronunciation. So that was an important symbol of Christianity on Late Roman Bronze coins, the like of Emperor Valens' . I would kindly like to read your generous comments and see what other similar symbols you could post on this blessed season of Christmas .
Thank you... Charles

 

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That's a very nice coin! I've got quite a few coins with Chi-Rho. This is my most recent...

 

nice coins guys,
@ John is it in hand also that green?

 

Yes. That is the color - very very verdant.

 

i like it alot thx

 

Here's one Chi-Rho for you :


Magnentius, AE 1 Amiens mint, AD 353, seventh phase (before Aug 10th)
D N MAGNEN TIVS P F AVG, Draped bust of Magnentius right
SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, Large christogram between alpha and omega. AMB at exergue
9.20 gr
Ref : Cohen #30, LRBC #19, Bastien # 135 (15 ex), RIC # 34 (C)

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And another one :


Aelia Flaccilla, AE2 Constantinople mint, 5th officina
AEL FLAC CILLA, diademed and draped bust right
SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Victory seated right, inscribing ChiRo on a shield. CON epsilon at exergue
4.75 gr
Ref : Cohen # 4, LRBC # 2167

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