What did you win in the FSR auction?

[Roman Collector]

Frank's photo:

My photo:

[Ancient Coin Hunter]

Here are the two coins I have referred to. Received via the USPS yesterday and photographed...

Follis of Galerius as Caesar, 10.11 grams. The coin actually is fully silvered which remains intact with the exception of a couple of spots (which are more or less invisible in hand), though it is toned, which is a nice accent. Both coins were photographed outside in indirect sunlight. I will have to try my normal set up to compare.

Antoninianus of Tetricus I / FIDES MILITVM

Edited June 8, 2023 by Ancient Coin Hunter

[Factor]

I received the coins I won on Saturday. The more interesting of the two is this large bronze of Herennius Etruscus from Caesarea Maritima: 

 

The coin is rather rare, there are just five in RPC and this is the only one ever auctioned, as far as I know. What can you see when you compare my photos with these from previous sale of this coin back in 2018?

There were clear corrosion pits on the obverse (look at the chin) that magically disappeared over the years 😀. The surface looks quite natural, only under magnification I can spot areas that are a bit darker than the background. Whoever did this repair did very good job. Generally I am against any tampering with coin, such as tooling or smoothing, however in this particular case I am okay with what they did. I also think the filling was done with some kind of plaster that can be removed if needed. The appearance of the coin was significantly improved, without irreversible modifications. What is your opinion on such repairs?