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 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...