Sell a Czechoslovak gold ducat
From 1923 the young republic of Czechoslovakia struck gold ducats as trade coins, in the high fineness of 986 – almost 24 carats.
- Purity
- 986‰ (23.6 carat)
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Gold rate
- €119.54/g
What do we pay for a czechoslovak gold ducat?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €119.54 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ducat | 3.442 g | 3.49 g | €395.00 |
| 2 ducats | 6.884 g | 6.98 g | €790.01 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure gold it contains.
This coin is 986‰ (23.6 carat) pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
Saint Wenceslas on the obverse, the Czech lion with the Slovak arms on the reverse.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s gold rate or all gold prices.
A trade coin, not a currency coin
Under Act 62 of 1923 the Czechoslovak ducats were struck as trade coins: they had no fixed value in crowns but were traded on their gold. The obverse shows Saint Wenceslas, patron saint of Bohemia, the reverse the lion with the Slovak arms.
Besides the 1 and 2 ducats, larger pieces of 5 and 10 ducats exist.
How we value
At 986 the fineness is higher than with most historic coins. We settle on the fine gold: 3.44 grams per ducat. Because the mintages were small, we also look at date and condition. Larger pieces we weigh and check at the counter.
How to sell your czechoslovak gold ducat
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
Questions about selling czechoslovak gold ducat
How much gold is in a Czechoslovak ducat?
3.442 grams of fine gold in a coin of 3.491 grams, at a fineness of 986. We settle against the gold rate of the moment.
Is this the same as the Dutch ducat?
No. Weight and fineness are close, but they are different coins from different countries. We record which it is and settle on the gold inside.
Do you buy the 5 and 10 ducats too?
Yes. Those large pieces are rare; we weigh and check them at the counter and also look at their collector value.
What should I bring?
The coins and valid identification. You receive a purchase receipt with the details of each coin.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your czechoslovak gold ducat valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.