Why do pirates say pieces of eight?
I've always wondered why pirates in movies and stories often say 'pieces of eight.' Is there a historical reason behind this phrase? What does it actually mean and why did they use it?
How many pieces of eight are in a doubloon?
I'm trying to figure out the relationship between pieces of eight and doubloons. Specifically, I want to know how many pieces of eight are equivalent to one doubloon.