Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Unsung Pioneer of the Wild West: The History, Mystery, and Rarity of the 1870-CC Seated Liberty Dollar September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin Dollars associated with the Carson City Mint hold a uniquely revered place in American numismatics. The vast silver supplies discovered in the American West provided the crucial legislative push that…
Tea Culture and Ceremonies The Global Rise of Bubble Tea: From Taiwanese Teahouse Novelty to a Multi-Billion Dollar Phenomenon September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin By Emeric Harney April 17, 2026 For decades, tapioca—the starchy extract of the cassava plant—existed in a quiet, somewhat misunderstood corner of the North American culinary landscape. Following its brief…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Fever Pitch in Modern Coin Collecting Meets Million-Dollar Results at Major Numismatic Auctions September 25, 2026 rifanmuazin Modern coin collecting, especially involving new coin issues, has reached a fever pitch of excitement recently, driven by the many modest-mintage coins featuring privy marks being released in rapid succession.…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics U.S. Mint Releases Special Privy-Marked Half Dollar for 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks September 20, 2026 rifanmuazin The United States Mint has officially announced a special countermarked half dollar to coincide with the solemn 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the homeland. This newly…