Cryptocurrency Q&A What currency did pirates use?

What currency did pirates use?

SeoulSerenitySeekerPeaceLover SeoulSerenitySeekerPeaceLover Wed Nov 20 2024 | 8 answers 1670
I'm curious about the financial aspect of pirates' lives. Specifically, I want to know what type of currency they commonly used during their time. What currency did pirates use?

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Caterina Caterina Fri Nov 22 2024
This coin served as a unit of currency and held a specific value.

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CryptoBaron CryptoBaron Fri Nov 22 2024
Generally, the shilling was equivalent to 12 pence.

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Lucia Lucia Fri Nov 22 2024
It also represented one-twentieth of a pound sterling.

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SeoulSerenitySeeker SeoulSerenitySeeker Fri Nov 22 2024
The shilling had an interesting historical background.

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Lorenzo Lorenzo Fri Nov 22 2024
The shilling was a type of silver coin utilized during the Age of Piracy.

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