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The Christogram (also called a Monogramma Christi or Chrismon) is a ligature of Chi (X) and Rho (P), the first two letters of Christ in Greek. It was among the earliest symbols of Christianity. The crucifix was rarely used in early Christian iconography, perhaps because most people then had personally witnessed its gruesome use for public execution.RL04623. Billon reduced centenionalis, RIC VIII Siscia 88, LRBC I 781, SRCV V 18546, Cohen VII 65, gem uncirculated, weight 1.78 g, maximum diameter 17.1 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) mint, 337 - 340 A.D.; obverse CONSTANS P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS (glory of the army), two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, BSIS exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
Constantius II, 22 May 337 - 3 November 361 A.D.
The reverse legend dedicates this coin to "the glory of the Army."RL04445. Billon reduced centenionalis, RIC VIII Siscia 86, superb about uncirculated, weight 2.00 g, maximum diameter 16.4 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) mint, 337 - 340 A.D.; obverse CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS (glory of the army), two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, BSIS in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
Constans, 9 September 337 - 19 January 350 A.D.
In 337 A.D., Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeeded their father Constantine I and ruled as co-emperors. The Roman Empire was divided between the three Augusti. A number of descendants of Constantius Chlorus, including the caesar Delmatius, as well as officials of the Roman Empire, were executed. The three Augusti denied responsibility for the purge.RL04472. Billon reduced centenionalis, RIC VIII Siscia 100, LRBC I 775, SRCV V 18546, Cohen VII 65, gem about uncirculated, weight 1.70 g, maximum diameter 17.4 mm, die axis 180o, 3rd officina, Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) mint, 337 - 340 A.D.; obverse CONSTANS P F AVG, laurel and rosette diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS (glory of the army), two soldiers standing facing, flanking labarum (chi-rho Christogram standard), heads confronted, each holds spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on shield, ΓSIS exergue; from the Aiello Collection; scarce; SOLD