The Charles & Joanna Silver Coinage of Santo Domingo 1542-1552: Sedwick & Rudman

Description: 

“The Charles & Joanna Silver Coinage of Santo Domingo, 1542-1552,” by Cori Sedwick and Isaac Rudman

Moneda de Plata de Carlos y Juana de Santo Domingo

Soft cover, 98 pages, illustrated with close up coin photos. (2023)

First presented at the Santo Domingo MMXXIII Convention, this book is entirely dedicated to the silver coinage minted in Santo Domingo between 1542 and 1552, during the reign of Queen Joanna and Emperor Charles. Titled “The Charles & Joanna Silver Coinage of Santo Domingo, 1542–1552” / “La moneda de plata de Carlos y Juana de Santo Domingo, 1542–1552,” it’s a bilingual edition (English and Spanish), ideal for both scholars and collectors.

Authored by Cori Sedwick Downing and Isaac Rudman—two respected figures in numismatics—this work goes far beyond a standard catalog. It stands as the most complete reference to date on the silver coinage of this early New World mint. Every known die variety is carefully identified, described, and illustrated—a remarkable achievement given the rarity and scarcity of these coins.

Highlights of the Book:

The first in-depth catalog focused exclusively on this brief but significant period of colonial coinage in Santo Domingo

High-quality photography and a layout designed with collectors in mind

Rigorous research and detailed die studies, presented in a fully bilingual format for broader accessibility

About the Authors:

Cori Sedwick Downing, daughter of Frank Sedwick and sister to Daniel F. Sedwick, combines family legacy with deep academic knowledge. A partner at Sedwick LLC, she has published widely on 16th-century American coinage. Her work on the coinage of Joanna and Charles in Mexico has earned her multiple awards and recognition in the numismatic community.

Isaac Rudman, a distinguished collector based in Santo Domingo, is known throughout Latin America for his world-class private collection of coins, stamps, and art. He is also widely recognized for his active role in supporting and advancing numismatic scholarship. This book won the Second prize at the 2024 IAPN BOOK of the year.

Additional Contributors:

Daniel F. Sedwick – editing and numismatic review

Agustín García-Bernache – photography, design, and translation

Various numismatists – including Miguel Estrella, José Manuel Henríquez, Manuel Rodríguez, and Jorge Proctor

Inventory Number: 052313052001