ducat
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The ducat was a gold coin first minted in Venice around 1284, becoming a significant currency in both Eastern and Western trade. It was also known as a zecchino or sequin. The Venetian ducat's standard weight of 3.56 grams was widely adopted for Islamic coins and rivaled the Florentine gold florin in commercial influence, leading to numerous imitations abroad. The ducat was used until the 18th century.12
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coinItaly and Sicily…in 1284 produced its gold ducat, or zecchino (sequin), of the same weight. Venetian ducats rivaled Florentine florins in commercial influence and were widely copied abroad. The series begun under Giovanni Dandolo continued with the names of the successive doges until the early 19th century.
Read More…in 1284 produced its gold ducat, or zecchino (sequin), of the same weight. Venetian ducats rivaled Florentine florins in commercial influence and were widely copied abroad. The series begun under Giovanni Dandolo continued with the names of the successive doges until the early 19th century.
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Meanwhile, the new gold Venetian ducat spread in the East. It was used until the 18th century, and its standard (3.56 grams) was adopted for Islamic coins.
Read MoreMeanwhile, the new gold Venetian ducat spread in the East. It was used until the 18th century, and its standard (3.56 grams) was adopted for Islamic coins.
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