Around 1791, a gold ducat was generally equivalent to about 2 to 3 Spanish dollars, known as "pieces of eight." At that time, a Spanish dollar was roughly equivalent to about $1.20 to $1.50 in 1791 US dollars.
Therefore, 100 ducats in 1791 would have been worth approximately $200 to $450 in 1791 US dollars. However, it's important to note that these are approximate values and the exact exchange rates may vary depending on the specific circumstances.
Researchers from the Lumière University of Lyon together with experts from the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums of Syria found at the end of 2017, thanks to the analysis of aerial and satellite images, a large network of fortresses intended for surveillance and communication dating fro
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Dozens of sling bullets have been discovered in an ancient Roman camp in Germany. This long-range weapon caused significant damage to opposing troops. This pile of 81 lead projectiles with an average weight of 75 grams was found in Westphalia. DIGITAL. Article taken from the monthly Sciences et Av
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