Manos_
Joined: 23-Mar-2020
Posts: 4
Posted: 23-Mar-2020, 07:27PM
Posted: 23-Mar-2020, 07:27PM
Found these golden zecchini of dodges Francisco Molin and Marcantonio Giustinian. The axle is displaced around 45º and 90° as can be seen and because of that I'm conserned about their authenticity.

Manos_
Joined: 23-Mar-2020
Posts: 4
Posted: 23-Mar-2020, 07:28PM
Posted: 23-Mar-2020, 07:28PM
Is this normal ???
Sjoelund
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 5031
Posted: 23-Mar-2020, 09:33PM
Posted: 23-Mar-2020, 09:33PM
In those days, yes!
Ole
lidianb
Joined: 29-Apr-2011
Posts: 650
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 06:28PM
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 06:28PM
While the die rotation may be off, especially in older coins, I would measure their weight and diameter. If you can even test them for gold.
I am curious, where did you "find" them. That seems an awesome find, I wish I could have "finds" like that once in a lifetime!
cro321
Joined: 25-Mar-2016
Posts: 675
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 09:55PM
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 09:55PM
As others mentioned in those times it's normal. If the coin comes from a reputable source I'm sure it's fine. You could also check it's size and weight and do a gold test if needed.
Manos_
Joined: 23-Mar-2020
Posts: 4
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 11:42PM
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 11:42PM
I've already measured them. The diameter is 20-22mm and its weight ≈3.5gr. Unfortunately I can’t run the test at the moment for my country is under quarantine...
Manos_
Joined: 23-Mar-2020
Posts: 4
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 11:50PM
Edited: 25-Mar-2020, 11:52PM
Posted: 25-Mar-2020, 11:50PM
Edited: 25-Mar-2020, 11:52PM
Anyway, thanks a lot all of you!
cro321
Joined: 25-Mar-2016
Posts: 675
Posted: 26-Mar-2020, 12:08AM
Posted: 26-Mar-2020, 12:08AM
Size and weight are ok. Your profile says you're from Greece where these coins circulated and, although valuable, are still common. I think they're real.
loruca
Joined: 11-Apr-2015
Posts: 991
Posted: 27-Mar-2020, 05:37AM
Posted: 27-Mar-2020, 05:37AM
They look fine to me as well!
I collect anything: If it's Italian or Italian states i collect it even more!
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