Ducat (noun)

1. A former gold coin used in various European countries.
2. A unit of currency in some countries in the past.

Origin:

Late middle english: from italian ducato, from duca "duke", from latin dux, duc- "leader".

Examples:

1. She had a collection of rare ducats from the Renaissance period.
2. The ducat was a symbol of wealth and status in medieval Europe.
3. The value of the ducat was tied to the amount of gold it contained.
4. He traded his goods for ducats, which were more easily convertible to other currencies.
5. The ducat was used as a medium of exchange for international trade.