In modern US currency, approximately how much is a gold ducket worth?

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In modern US currency, approximately how much is a gold ducket worth?

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducat

A ducat is about 1/9 of a troy ounce ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Gold_price_falls_as_dollar_strengthens/articleshow/2029706.cms

Gold is ranging between $670 and $690 an ounce ... making the bullion ducat worth about $75.

May 11 2007, 2:52 PM

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Numismatic value plays a large part in the value, and can up the value considerably. In any currency. They've been minted since the 15th century, making them high money items indeed.

http://www.newworldtreasures.com/vliegenthart.htm

May 11 2007, 5:03 PM