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In 18th century, the doubloon was used in the [[Caribbean]] as a trade currency.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> It was also what one [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]] was laden with as the [[Piracy|pirates]] under [[Edward Thatch]] | In 18th century, the doubloon was used in the [[Caribbean]] as a trade currency.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> It was also what one [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]] was laden with as the [[Piracy|pirates]] under [[Edward Thatch]] and British forces commanded by [[Captain Blount]] fought to claim it.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' – ''[[Dead Men's Gold]]''</ref> | ||
In 1747, [[Haytham Kenway]] used a doubloon within a scarf to kill [[Juan Vedomir]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | In 1747, [[Haytham Kenway]] used a doubloon within a scarf to kill [[Juan Vedomir]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:21, 9 August 2020
Doubloon was Spanish coinage the value of which was based on its gold content.
History
In 18th century, the doubloon was used in the Caribbean as a trade currency.[1] It was also what one Spanish Treasure Fleet was laden with as the pirates under Edward Thatch and British forces commanded by Captain Blount fought to claim it.[2]
In 1747, Haytham Kenway used a doubloon within a scarf to kill Juan Vedomir.[3]