1. plural of doubloon; former Spanish or Spanish-American gold coins
Usage: historical; often used in plural form

Examples

• The pirate captain buried a chest filled with doblones and jewels.
• Spanish explorers carried doblones as currency during their voyages to the New World.
• The museum displayed a collection of ancient doblones from the 17th century.
• Treasure hunters searched the island hoping to find doblones and other valuables.
• The merchant traded goods for doblones at the colonial port.