Definitions for: Ducat


[n] formerly a gold coin of various European countries



Webster (1913) Definition: Duc"at, n. [F. ducat, It. ducato, LL. ducatus, fr. dux
leader or commander. See Duke.]
A coin, either of gold or silver, of several countries in
Europe; originally, one struck in the dominions of a duke.

Note: The gold ducat is generally of the value of nine
shillings and four pence sterling, or somewhat more
that two dollars. The silver ducat is of about half
this value.

See Also: coin

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