____________ were the most common form of specie used in the colonies.
A) Coins issued by the English mint
B) Coins issued by the Spanish mint
C) Coins issued by New England's mint.
D) Coins issued by privately-owned colonial mints.

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Coins issued by the Spanish mint, particularly the Spanish dollar, were the most common form of specie used in the American colonies. This was due to the scarcity of British coins and the widespread acceptance and reliability of Spanish currency in international trade.

____________ Were the Most Common Form of Specie Used in the Colonies