Ducat
A ducat is a gold coin that was used for trade in Europe until World War I. The first ducat was made in silver by Roger II of Sicily in 1140.[1] In 1284 the Republic of Venice started making the gold ducat which came to be widely used. The value of a ducat at the beginning of the 20th century was nine shillings and fourpence or a little more than four United States dollars.
Ducat Media
Austrian gold ducat depicting Kaiser Franz-Josef, c. 1910
Ferdinand III depicted on a 100 Hungarian Ducat (1629)
Austrian four ducats, c. 1915 (official restrike)
The 1934 Czechoslovakia 10 Ducat gold coin (on average) contains 34.9000 grams of gold (0.9860 fine) and weighs 1.1063 ounces. This issue is extremely rare as only 68 coins were struck.[2]
Sigismund III depicted as King of Poland on a 10 Ducat gold coin (1614).[3] 
Sigismund III depicted as Grand Duke of Lithuania on a 10 Ducat gold coin (1616).[4]
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References
- ↑ "Gold Austrian Ducat 1915". metalmarket.eu. 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ↑ Cuhaj 2009, p. 309.
- ↑ Cuhaj 2009, p. 314.
- ↑ Cuhaj 2009, p. 996.
