One type of this trade coin was made in Venice, 1284-1797 (5)

I believe the answer is:

ducat

(Other definitions for ducat that I've seen before include "Antique coin" , "Money no longer" , "Historical coin" , "tender once" , "Cut Da out an old coin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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