noun
- Plural of pistareen; small silver coins formerly used in Spain and Spanish America, or coins of similar value.
Usage: historical; archaic
Examples
- The merchant accepted payment in pistareens during the colonial period.
- Sailors often carried pistareens as currency when trading in the Caribbean.
- Historical records show that pistareens were common in early American commerce.
- The pirate's treasure included numerous pistareens and doubloons.