It is Christmas. The first Roman coins with Christian symbols occur in the fourth century. Here are two important early types: Magnentius, 350353 AD. Large 26-25 mm. The first Christian type! (but not the first type with a Christian symbol) Large chi-rho, alpha and omega RIC VIII Trier 318 Nice green patina. Good portrait with most legend. [$119] Shipping in the US, $5. Constantine II with bold cross low in field--This is only at Aquileia and one of the first uses of a Christian cross on coins. 334-335 AD. ex Barry Murphy with ticket. 18 mm. 2.80 grams. RIC VII Aquileia 125. [$79] Shipping in the US, $4. Both, $5. My page has more ancient coins for sale: http://augustusmath.hypermart.net/coinlist.html
