NOMISMA

ducat

ドゥカート — Names of money

The gold coin issued by Venice and others. It passed widely in Mediterranean trade.

Ducat of Venice Ducat of Venice14th–15th century Venetian Ducat Venetian Ducat1400–1413 Gold ducat Gold ducatEstablished 1586
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⚠ It gained trust by maintaining an unchanged standard over a long period. It is an example of how the single factor of "not changing" can be more effective than the size of the issuing state.