How much is one piece of eight worth?

Answer by  oldmom (716)

A piece of eight was a silver coin weighing about one ounce. Value of metal is same as one ounce of silver, but as a collector's item, worth more.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

The value will be determined by the total value when the other seven values are added. The eight separate values need not be equal.

Answer by  Chrissie (266)

A piece of eight was worth eight reales when it was in use. Depending on its condition, it could be worth up to several hundred dollars now.

Answer by  Hatsa (29)

In their era, they would have been worth approximately a dollar, being one of the units of currency that the US$ is based upon.