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Message:: [QUOTE="randygeki, post: 3217059, member: 13719"]Like I said, i don't think it's "common" but also I don't think it's "rare." I guess it depends and your point of view. There are 3 chi-rho FH's  for sale (that I know of) and have seen about a dozen or so for sale over the years. Add that to the few I have seen in personal collections. So i've seen about 20-ish. SO rare-ish for sure but compared to a FH from Amiens or Trier, definitely less rare.  I definitely don't agree with RIC's ratings all the time. It lists FH of Constans from Siscia as common and though I have 6, it's definitely not common.  Though perhaps accurate at the time it was written, RIC ratings should be taken with a grain of salt. It's definitely more rare that coins of Hanniballianus, but  don't think his coins are as rare as some say. I only bring it up because I feel the price of Hanniballianus' coins are based more on popularity rather than rarity as with Chi-Rho FH IMO. There are far rarer FH in that condition with a far cheaper price tag. With that said, not being a "common" FH in such nice condition, it's a good price and I'm surprised it is still for sale. Also, keep in mind im biased, as I have quite a few rare FH.[/QUOTE]