This Rare Cyzicus Stater Links Sea Power, Sacred Mystery, and Ancient Trade

Ancient coin auctions do not often offer a piece that can stop even seasoned collectors in their tracks. This Cyzicus electrum stater does exactly that.

By Mike Markowitz

“Such was the unhappy condition of the Roman emperors, that, whatever might be their conduct, their fate was commonly the same…” — Edward Gibbon

The Crisis of the Third Century

The Crisis of the Third Ce...

The 1909-S/Horizontal S Lincoln cent holds a special place in American numismatics. It combines first-year Lincoln cent appeal with a minting blunder that collectors can actually see. As a result, it ranks among the most popular varieties in the entire series.

Collectors know this coin as FS-1502. PCGS also identifies it as RPM-002. Wh...

The surge in gold bar scams has reached a dangerous new level. Now, a $4 million loss has triggered legal action against major financial institutions. The case could reshape responsibility across the numismatic and financial sectors.

At the same time, the

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has expanded its prestigious Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award for 2026. This year, recipients will receive cash stipends ranging from $1,500 to $2,000, in addition to the award’s signature 3-inch br...