What evidence can old coins, like El Real de a Ocho, give historians? Why is El Real de a Ocho an important primary source?
Organize your response using the following format to summarize main ideas:
Topic sentence
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Important takeaways, something you already knew/didn't realize, or thought was interesting/not interesting.
As you select your examples, consider what evidence is MOST compelling. What would convince someone that coins are historically significant?