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Not specifically a flag but I have some Roman coins with military standards similar to flags. Some had a vexillum, a cloth banner with references to the emperor, legion, etc. Here is my AE of Constantine I, first Christian emperor, 15mm, 1.64 grams, Arles, RIC VII 394. It has two soldiers, between is a military standard with XP, Greek letters Chi-Rho symbol representing Christ. Constantine I coins with Ch-Rho are scarce, some rare. Later emperors also used the Chi-Rho symbol on their coins and are usually more common. On wikipedia for vexillum is a pic of a rare Roman vexillum that has survived.  
Edited by livingwater 12/14/2023 2:02 pm
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Quote: Not specifically a flag but I have some Roman coins with military standards similar to flags... Very interesting! 
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Excellent, livingwater! By the way, I wonder how that vexillum has survived for so long.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Very interesting livingwater. 
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My American Silver Eagle collection http://goccf.com/t/448125My random silver coin collection http://goccf.com/t/449270My MS-70 silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490829My dragon silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490859
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice one GLB49! Semper Fi USMC!
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My American Silver Eagle collection http://goccf.com/t/448125My random silver coin collection http://goccf.com/t/449270My MS-70 silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490829My dragon silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490859
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Quote: Nice one GLB49! Semper Fi USMC! I bought it for my son-in-law who spent six years in the USMC.
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GLB49, thank him for his service.
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Ecuador 1937HF 5 centavos  
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Ecuador 1942 10 centavos  
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South Africa 1 Rand 2023: 
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Very nice NumisRob!
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