Accumulator Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 I finally managed to get my hands on the Norweb sale catalogue (Spink no 56 1986 - The Norweb Collection English Coins - Part 3) and confirmed what Rob had told me. The 1935 proof penny I purchased from St. James's auction in April, without provenance, was indeed the Norweb coin. Below are the catalogue photo (black & white) and a photo of my own coin. Discoveries such as this, which Rob seems to make regularly, are a really exciting part of our hobby.Like most of us, I have other coins which must have spent most of the last century in collections, some of them possibly well known. I only hope I can establish provenance for a few more of my coins.Thanks again Rob! Quote
Peckris Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 I finally managed to get my hands on the Norweb sale catalogue (Spink no 56 1986 - The Norweb Collection English Coins - Part 3) and confirmed what Rob had told me. The 1935 proof penny I purchased from St. James's auction in April, without provenance, was indeed the Norweb coin. Below are the catalogue photo (black & white) and a photo of my own coin. Discoveries such as this, which Rob seems to make regularly, are a really exciting part of our hobby.Like most of us, I have other coins which must have spent most of the last century in collections, some of them possibly well known. I only hope I can establish provenance for a few more of my coins.Thanks again Rob!That circular patch to the left of the trident is an absolute clincher isn't it. Nice coin. Quote
azda Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) I find it strange that St James had'nt listed any provenance for this coin............Any reason why? Edited September 14, 2012 by azda Quote
VickySilver Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Cataloguers are not as zealous as we can be. I (re)discovered the 1937 Norweb matte proof crown that was a part of their set about two years ago....By "A Tokyo Collection" standard that is maybe now a 20-30 coin based on what they have been asking for their other matte proofs! Quote
Hussulo Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Thats definitely the same coin. Good detective work! Quote
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