Pirate Treasure 

          There are many myths about pirate treasure and how piracy came to be. Pirate treasure myths have been going on for more than three thousand years and will continue until the end of time.

          Doubloons were the most valuable coin to a pirate. If they got a doubloon it was said that they could take seven weeks off from pirating.

Pirates treasure most commonly found were: doubloons, pesos, gold, silver, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, garbet, and maps. Maps were considered valuable because they thought it meant guaranteed treasure.       

          Many pirates considered trading ships treasure too. If they saw a trading ship they would raid it and take all of their belongings and money. This is how pirates got their bad reputation and their wealth. The upper classes, which consitsted of all the pirates worthy enough to have these precious jewels, were considered to be to most beloved in the pirate era.

Doubloon- the most valuable coin in piracy and was minted by the spanish

Pesos- silver coins minted by the Spanish

Gold- valuable because it could be made in to jewelry

Ruby- a red gem that was very valuable 

Emerald- a green gem that was worth a lot of money

Sapphire- a blue gem that was commonly used for jewelry   

Garnet- a multi colored gem that was considered the most worthy