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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1573348, member: 26302&quot;]I prefer Doug&#039;s coin, (choice), all around. Better details and a better coin. The problem with Probus was by that time the coins were very low silver, and the surface silvre wash can appear a distraction honestly. Also, a little wear in a holder can wear off the silvering. This is why I am not a huge fan of most Romans 250-300 or so. After that most silver wash coins don&#039;t have much silver left. </p><p><br /></p><p>I guess I would ask the OP what he likes? Does he like silver coins? Is that driving his choices? Does he need to stay with Roman? Your preferences will make your collection, not the other way around. Or are you unsure of what you like yet? If unsure, I would suggest going to a store or a coin show that would have some ancients and see what strikes your fancy. I know everyone wants to do it on the internet nowadays, but honestly there is no substitute to seeing them in person.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess I am cautioning against &quot;slide&quot;. Sliding up the price scale to get more attractive coins before you have a firm foundation in the hobby. Yes, $50 coins are nicer than $20 usually, but you need to KNOW why one is better and scarcer or more desirable than the other first. Way too easy to waste a lot of money otherwise.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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