1935 Penny Proof - Thanks Rob!

[Accumulator 52]

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!

[Peckris 579]

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.

[azda 979]

I find it strange that St James had'nt listed any provenance for this coin............Any reason why?

Edited September 14, 2012 by azda

[VickySilver 830]

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!

[Hussulo 6]

Thats definitely the same coin. Good detective work!

[Leesa Jhon 0]

WOW! looking awesome.

[Danz 9]

Great coin.