WESTERN ROMAN Valentinian I AD 364-375 AE3 Nummus / CHRISTIAN Chi-Rho (19 453)

WESTERN ROMAN EMPIRE

Valentinian I - Roman
Emperor: 364-375 A.D.

Bronze AE3 Nummus

Obverse:  pearl-diademed, draped and
cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: Valentinian I dragging captive right, holding labarum.

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 .

Flavius Valentinianus, known in English as
Valentinian I, (321 - November 17, 375) was Roman Emperor from 364 until his
death. Valentinian is often referred to as the "last great western emperor".
Both he and his brother Emperor Valens were born at Cibalae (modern days
Vinkovci, Croatia), in Pannonia, the sons of a successful general, Gratian the
Elder. 

REF 19 453

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