What is meant
by the phrase pieces of eight
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Pieces of eight were Spanish silver coins (pesos) that circulated along with other hard currency in the American colonies. ... The Spanish silver coin was so named because it was worth eight reals and at one time had an eight stamped on it.
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Pieces of eight were Spanish silver coins (pesos) that circulated along with other hard currency in the American colonies. ... The Spanish silver coin was so named because it was worth eight reals and at one time had an eight stamped on it
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