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Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 10/11/2011 4:21 pm I've been offered a very nice Probus at what I think is a slightly high price, but tolerable. The seller has offered this coin for $48 and I'd like to know what everyone here thinks. It is a RIC 202 thunderbolt: Silvered AE Antoninianus. Rome mint, 275-276 AD. IMP PROBVS AVG, radiate mantled bust left holding eagle-tipped sceptre / SOLI INVICTO, Sol in galloping quadriga left, R-thunderbolt-B in ex. Report this Post to the Staff

bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 10/11/2011 4:54 pm Its certainly a nice coin, well stamped and centred etc, lots of eye appeal. Not sure as to its specific rarity so difficult to comment on the price. At $48 I'd probably pass but I'm no expert on these and price is always a major factor for me. What I would say is the price is probably lower than you would have to pay for one of these in this quality from the non-auction sites like vcoins and Forum Anciient Coins etc. I've sent you a PM BTW - something that may or may not interest you. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/11/2011 5:09 pm It is a very nice coin, with lots of eye appeal. IMO $48 is a little high, but with the way prices have been for a coin as nice as this you should expect to pay more. If you like it, I say go for it. Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 10/11/2011 6:36 pm The coin is flatly struck on a very broad flan and has nice surfaces. I prefer coins like this to rough or partial legend coins. Rome mint is not the easiest to find either so I'd say the coin is fair at the price - no bargain but no rip off either. Enjoy it. Report this Post to the Staff
giano Valued Member 279 Posts	Posted 10/12/2011 06:24 am Hi it's a very nice coin,I'm sure here in Italy sellers would ask more....for example I pay the aurelianus antoninianus you have seen on my last topic 30 euro today nearly 41 $ so I would take it immediately. Report this Post to the Staff
rusevbg Valued Member Bulgaria 59 Posts	Posted 10/12/2011 12:49 pm Good price for a nice coin like this. Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 10/12/2011 1:10 pm Thanks for all the input. I was able to negotiate the price down to $45 and half the shipping costs, so now it is mine. I agreed to purchase late last night. Now I can't wait to have it in hand. JW Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 10/16/2011 01:43 am The centering got my attention right away--nice eye appeal! Report this Post to the Staff
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