About Sedwick And Associates
Sedwick & Associates, LLC stands out as the world's leading specialist in colonial coinage from Spanish America, Latin American Republic coins, and shipwreck coins from various nations. The company caters to a global clientele of registered bidders through its cutting-edge online platform at auction.sedwickcoins.com, which features live bidding complete with a video feed, real-time lot-closing alerts, and mobile bidding via the exclusive Sedwick Auction app. Their auctions are supported by both digital and printed high-quality catalogs, ensuring a rich and accessible bidding experience.
The hallmark of Sedwick's floor auction events includes pre-auction presentations by experts in Latin American numismatics and shipwreck history. This educational approach enriches the auction experience, offering attendees insights into the historical and cultural significance of the items on offer.
Lot viewing before each auction is offered at the auction venue and at various coin shows. We are also book publishers with several active titles on the market, and we are respected appraisers of coins and artifacts, in addition to offering items for sale both online at sedwickcoins.com and at major coin shows. We have sold some of the most important shipwreck treasures ever recovered, and we have sold many millions of dollars’ worth of Latin American, world and treasure coins.
We are members in good standing with most major numismatic organizations, including the world’s most prestigious numismatic dealer guild IAPN (International Association of Professional Numismatists) as well as the ANS (American Numismatic Society) and ANA (American Numismatic Association), and we are fully insured and licensed Florida auctioneers (AU3635, AB2592, since 2007).
Daniel Frank Sedwick is is a full-time dealer specializing in the colonial coinage of Spanish America as well as shipwreck coins and artifacts of all nations and founder and President of Sedwick & Associates, LLC. Daniel Sedwick has been a licensed Florida Auctioneer since 2007. In addition to publishing several online and auction catalogs per year, Mr. Sedwick is a regular vendor at major international coin shows in the US, including NYINC, FUN, CSNS, ANA, and USMEX. Until early 1996 Daniel worked in partnership with the late Dr. Frank Sedwick, who began the business in 1981 and became known as a pioneer in the field of Spanish colonial numismatics with his book The Practical Book of Cobs. The fourth (2007) and third (1995) editions of this well-known book were authored and co-authored by Daniel, who is also a contributing editor for Krause-Mishler’s Standard Catalog of World Coins “century editions” and The Numismatist (the monthly magazine of the American Numismatic Association) and the author of several articles. In addition he has been the editor for several important books in the field including: Roberto Mastalir's The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint 1649-1653 Volumes I-V (2015-2023); the second edition of Emilio Paoletti’s 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí (2006); Jorge Proctor’s The Forgotten Mint of Colonial Panama (2005), and Krause-Mishler’s Spain, Portugal and the New World (2002). Daniel is a member of the American Numismatic Association, American Numismatic Society, Florida United Numismatists, Professional Numismatists Guild, and is the current President of IAPN (International Association of Professional Numismatists) and a member of the Boards of Directors for NYINC and USMEX. He holds a B.S., cum laude, in Physics and Russian, from Duke University (1989).
Agustín García Barneche, widely known as Augi, has been an invaluable member of Sedwick & Associates, LLC since June 2008, specializing full-time in Spanish colonial coinage. As a Partner and Vice President, Augi oversees auction management, ensuring the effective allocation of items, and manages the company’s overall operations. His leadership and global perspective have been pivotal in enhancing Sedwick & Associates’ image and expanding its client base, particularly in Latin America and Spain. Augi's numismatic journey began in 2001, and his expertise extends beyond auctions. In 2006, he authored The Macuquina Code, a key resource for researchers navigating Spanish numismatic and colonial terminology. His most recent major work, The Tumbaga Saga: Treasure of the Conquistadors (2010), explores the silver treasure bars produced during Hernán Cortés’ conquest, with an expanded second edition released in 2018 and a Spanish edition in 2019. Among his notable contributions, Augi co-authored the chapter "The Psychology of The Collector" in Ignacio Gutiérrez’s Los Doblones de 8 Escudos (2024). He is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Numismatic Association (ANA), the American Numismatic Society (ANS), the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN), and Florida United Numismatists (FUN). Additionally, he serves as a board member (vocal) for the Instituto Federal de Investigadores Numismáticos de la República Argentina (IFINRA). Augi also holds an associate degree in visual communications and graphic design.
As Partner and Vice President of Operations, Cori Sedwick Downing has added a scholarly approach to the company's research-focused mission while maintaining administrative flow. Cori has published several articles on the coinage from the era of Charles and Joanna, particularly focusing on the Mexico and Santo Domingo mints, adding a depth of historical insight to the company's offerings. Her book The Charles & Joanna Silver Coinage of Santo Domingo 1542-1552 is now the standard reference for those earliest coins. She won the Extraordinary Merit Award for the 2013 Annual NLG Writers’ Awards with the article: “The Charles & Joanna Coinage of Mexico City, 1536-71”. She is a graduate of Duke University (1979), with an A.B. in comparative literature, and speaks Spanish. She is also a member of Florida United Numismatists.
Connor Falk is a Senior Numismatist at Sedwick & Associates, LLC specializing in United States and Mexican coins and paper money, having joined the company in 2016. He manages consignments, research and cataloging in addition to assisting with bidder/client relations and catalog production. Previously, Falk worked in numismatic journalism writing for Numismatic News on U.S. coin topics and contributing to trade publications. Connor today focus predominately on U.S. and Mexican coins and paper money. Beyond numismatics, he also enjoys reading, running, scuba diving and rooting for his hometown football team, the Green Bay Packers. Falk is a member of the American Numismatic Association, the International Association of Professional Numismatists, the Central States Numismatic Society (Life Member), the U.S.-Mexican Numismatic Association (Life Member), the Chicago Coin Club and the Nicolet Coin Club and holds a B.A. in English, from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (2014).
Michelle B. Heidt is Sedwick & Associates, LLC's CPA and new controller. Michelle has been with the company since June 2014 until 2019 and now back in 2023. She manages client accounts and payroll and oversees payments and purchases and inventory, with special attention to auction accounting. Her prior jobs were as an auditor in public accounting for about 12 years and working in the accounting department for Walt Disney World for 3 years. She is a 1993 graduate of University of Central Florida, with a B.S.B.A. in Accounting and acquired her CPA license in 1994.
Sarah Sproles, a native of Winter Park, Florida, graduated from Queens University of Charlotte in 2024 with a degree in Sociology and Graphic Design. After completing her studies, she secured an internship as a graphic designer, where she discovered Sedwick & Associates to be the perfect fit for her creative aspirations. At Sedwick, Sarah plays a pivotal role in revamping the company’s image, overseeing catalog production, photography, advertising, web design, and digital marketing. Outside of work, she is passionate about coaching lacrosse, sharing her love for the sport and mentoring young athletes.
Come See Us!
Our private office is located in downtown Maitland / Winter Park, FL area, an upscale shopping haven just a 25 minutes car-ride north of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and many other family attractions. We encourage any visitors to the Orlando area to come see what we have in person. We always treasure the opportunity to meet our clients in person!
Note: For security reasons our office hours are by appointment only (no walk-ins), weekdays 9:30 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment, please contact us no less than 48 hours in advance.
Sedwick & Associates, LLC proudly announces their election for membership in the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN). This highly venerated organization is a coin dealer's guild that upholds ethics and proper business practices worldwide, and membership requires extensive peer recommendation. You will now see the IAPN logo in all our publications. We look forward to the new contacts and associations we will make through the IAPN. For more information about the organization, go to https://www.iapn-coins.org
Affiliations, Memberships and Licenses:
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IAPN (International Association of Professional Numismatists ) member since 2010
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PNG © Professional Numismatists Guild Member
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ANA (American Numismatic Association) member #1114440, member since 1981
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ANE (Asociación Numismática Española) members #6511
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FUN (Florida United Numismatists) member #9104 member since 1981
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NLG (Numismatic Literary Guild) member in good standing
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NI (Numismatics International) member in good standing
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USMexNA (U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association) member in good standing
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PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) authorized dealer
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NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) authorized dealer
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Licensed Florida Auctioneer #AU3635, AB2592 (since 2007)
