The original gold ducat is one of the most popular European gold coins, first minted in 13th-century Venice. With approval from the Venetians, other countries began issuing their own ducats, keeping the exact same standards.
The universal standard of a ducat is 3.494 grams of gold, 98.6% purity. It wasn’t until the 17th century that the gold ducat became widely used and accepted for trade.
The Dutch and Austrian gold ducats are the most popular and collected coins throughout the world.
Both the Dutch and Austrian mints continue to produce the gold ducat as a commemorative coin for collecting. These coins are restrikes, all featuring the date 1915
ABS Bullion offers the finest quality brilliant uncirculated gold ducats direct from the mint authorized distributors. Each coin arrives in remarkable condition, housed in a direct-fit capsule.
