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Welcome to the Ancient World
Freeman & Sear is one of the world's foremost dealers in quality ancient coins and antiquities. The firm was founded in 1993 by two of the most respected figures in the field: Robert Freeman, formerly of Numismatic Fine Arts; and David Sear, author of the most widely used collector books on Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins.
Our website contains a catalog of coins at fixed prices in the Numismatic Gallery and ancient artifacts in the Antiquities Gallery. The e-Auctions & Lists page carries our online auctions of coins and/or artifacts. By going to the Account Login page, you can add your name to Freeman & Sear's client list, which will enable you to receive regular updates via email on new additions to the website. You will also have the option of subscribing to our printed mail bid auctions and fixed price lists. You can learn more about the people and philosophy of our firm by clicking the About Us button. News & Events will update you on our schedule for mail bid sales, fixed price lists, and appearances at coin shows, as well as other developments in the field of ancient numismatics and collectibles. Finally, you can contact us via email, phone, FAX or regular mail via the Contact Us link. |
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Books By David R. Sear
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A NOTE FROM DAVID R. SEAR:
"As many visitors to this site will
already be aware, I have authored
an extensive series of books over
the past three and a half decades
aimed at covering the entire
spectrum of ancient numismatics." |
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Featured Item
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ROMAN EMPIRE. Leo I (AD
457–474). Gold solidus (4.46 gm). Constantinople, probably AD 462 or 466. D N
LEO PERPET AVG, diademed and bearded bust of Leo I left, wearing consular
robes, right hand holding mappa, left hand holding cruciform scepter /
VICTORI—AVCCC, nimbate emperor enthroned facing, holding mappa and cruciform
scepter, star in left field, CONOB in exergue. RIC 604 (R5). MIRB 2. DO
530–531. Depeyrot 90 (1 example). Very rare. Nearly extremely fine/good very
fine
PRICE: $7,750
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