The first European coins to circulate widely in the region were Spanish coins known as what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Pieces of eight
- Step 1: The first European coins to circulate widely in the region were Spanish "pieces of eight" or "cob", their crude appearance resembling stones, hence the word jagged. Answer: Pieces of eight. Why not the others: Silver guilders, Gold sovereigns and Copper cents don't fit.
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