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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sallent, post: 2746318, member: 76194&quot;][ATTACH=full]627956[/ATTACH]</p><p>Probus (276-282). Egypt, Alexandria. BI Tetradrachm (21mm, 8.68, 12h), year 3 (277/8). Laureate and cuirassed bust r. R/ Eirene standing l., holding sceptre and branch. Dattari 5529; Emmett 3986.</p><p><br /></p><p>A year and a half ago I bought a Probus, but that one was a gift for another forum member. I liked it though, and part of me always wishes he had a Probus of his own.</p><p><br /></p><p>Well, I need wish no more, because I now have a Probus. I&#039;ll admit that it&#039;s not exactly fancy, and it does have evidence of that the obverse die was getting&nbsp; a little long in the tooth (see die break below Probus&#039; chin), and the edges are a little rough. But something about the portrait drew me in. I rather like the way Probus looks on this coin. Besides, I&#039;m way past the time when I bought coins that would impress others. These days I buy coins strictly for me, and could care less if it&#039;s not anyone elses cup of tea. I liked it and that&#039;s good enough for me.</p><p><br /></p><p>Post your Probus coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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