Did you know: though the United States dollar was officially adopted in 1785, paper currency didn't fully enter circulation until the Civil War. | Weird History

Restored footage from 1903 of a United States Post Office (U.S.P.O.) postman delivering mail to a house in Washington, D.C. Footage frame rate increased, upscaled and “colorized” by HistoryColored using AI technology. Footage originally from: Post man delivering mail, U.S.P .O., Library of Congress Music: Mindstream / Amber Glow / Epidemic Sound #history #washingtondc #postman #historicalfootage | History in Color

Struck at the dawn of the United States Mint in 1794, this legendary silver dollar helped define American coinage and history just reaffirmed its status. One of the very first ever made, now commanding $4.5 million @stacksbowers auction. | Stack's Bowers