Overview
This is an authentic government debt instrument issued by the Kingdom of Prussia during the height of the German Empire's industrial expansion.
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Preliminary identification
Royal Prussian 4% Consolidated State Bond, 500 Mark, c.1882
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Story
Berlin in 1882 was the pulsating heart of a newly unified German superpower, and this document was a literal piece of its foundation.
Maker / Origin
The document was issued by the Königliche Hauptverwaltung der Staatsschulden (Royal Main Administration of State Debts).
Condition & Value
The document shows significant 'foxing' (brown age spots) and water staining along the top edge, along with some minor tearing at the margins. In the world of scripophily (bond collecting), Prussian state bonds are relatively common, but they remain popular for their historical gravitas and beautiful engraving.
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