by Charles Doyle | Nov 22, 2023 | Early American Post, Spanish America Post
History and legend intertwine on November 22, 1718, as we remember the notorious pirate Blackbeard, real name Edward Teach. His death marked the end of his reign over the seas, a period filled with daring raids and the pursuit of untold treasures.. Blackbeard’s...
by Charles Doyle | Oct 31, 2023 | Early American Post, Newsroom
George Clinton and the New York Cent of 1787: A Numismatic Treasure with Revolutionary Echoes Who Was George Clinton? George Clinton, born on July 26, 1739, was a seminal figure in the founding of the United States. Not only was he a brigadier general in the...
by Charles Doyle | Aug 10, 2023 | Early American Post, Newsroom
The Scarcity of Small Denomination Coins In the late 18th century, the American colonies faced a shortage of small-denomination coins, and various states, including Massachusetts, took action to address the issue. The States’ Response: Massachusetts Leads the...
by Charles Doyle | Jun 28, 2023 | Ancient Roman Post, Newsroom
“Beware the ides of March,” wrote Shakespeare about the day of Julius Caesar’s assassination. Now, over 2,000 years later, tourists can finally visit the site of this infamous killing, which set off a series of events leading to the end of the Roman Republic. While...
by Charles Doyle | Jun 22, 2023 | Early American Post, Newsroom
Revolutionary Financial Decision: The Birth of Continental Currency and its Impact on American History Congress issues $2 million in bills of credit. On June 22nd, 1775, the Continental Congress issued its first paper money on this momentous day. This revolutionary...
by Charles Doyle | Jun 17, 2023 | Early American Post, Newsroom
The Brasher Doubloon: A Historical Masterpiece of American Coinage Introduction New York City, once the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790, held great significance during the late eighteenth century. Among the notable figures in this bustling metropolis...