1. plural of doblon; large gold or silver coins formerly used in Spain and Spanish America
Usage: historical; often associated with treasure and piracy in popular culture

Examples

• The pirate captain buried a chest filled with doblons on the island.
• Spanish explorers carried doblons as currency during their voyages to the New World.
• The museum displayed a collection of ancient doblons from the 17th century.
• Treasure hunters searched for doblons lost at sea centuries ago.
• The merchant traded goods for doblons in the colonial port.