CO. Iowa & Colorado Consolidated Mining Company, 1881 I/U Stock Certificate

Colorado (Inc. and offices in Glenwood, Iowa), 1000 Shares I/U stock certificate, black print with ornate border, issued May 9, 1881 to M. Stoher. Bold gold overprint “GOLD” across center. Vignettes include: Native American figure with spear at left, miners working underground at right, and beehive symbolizing industry and prosperity at top center. Incorporated August 27, 1879 under Iowa law with an ambitious capitalization of $20,000,000, Mines in Rio Grande County, Colorado. The company reflects the speculative rush of Midwestern investors into Colorado’s booming mining districts. Embossed company seal lower left. A scarce and visually impressive certificate with strong design appeal. VF condition.

Estimate:£149.41

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