Overview
This is a 500 Mark government bond issued by the Kingdom of Prussia, the dominant state of the German Empire, to finance state operations and infrastructure.
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Preliminary identification
Kingdom of Prussia 4% Consolidated State Bond, 1882
Photo reference
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Story
Berlin was the fast-beating heart of a new empire when this bond was issued on April 6, 1882.
Maker / Origin
The bond 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 some staining, likely from moisture or contact with acidic materials over time. In the world of scripophily (collecting old certificates), Prussian bonds are relatively common, but their value is sustained by their beautiful graphics and historical…
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