Christogram

The monogram of Christ, a ligature of the first two letters of Christ, X (Chi) and P (Rho). Also called a Monogramma Christi.

See Chi Rho.

Monogramma Christi

The monogram of Christ, a ligature of the first two letters of Christ, X (Chi) and P (Rho). Also called a Christogram.

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MONOGRAMMA CHRISTI.--The monogram of Christ is observed on coins of Constantine the Great, Licinius Junior, Constantine Junior, Vetranio, Magnentius, Decentius, Constantius Gallus, Jovian, Valentinian I, Valens, Procopius, Gratian, Valentinian II, Theodosius, Magnus Maximus, Arcadius, Honorius and most of the emperors of hte East down to Heraclus.--See Decentius.

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