Benjamin Franklin was a wealthy man. Considering these Dutch Gold Ducats date between 1757 and 1805 AND were granted legal tender status by the Second Continental Congress, it’s quite possible that the Gold Ducat you add to your collection today could have been carried around in Ben’s pocket! The Dutch were a global power at the time, vying with the French and British for world rule. As a result, these Gold Ducats were a world trade coin and circulated everywhere, including the American Colonies. Each coin is struck in 98.6% gold. 21 mm in diameter and in Extremely Fine condition.