Overview
This is a 500 Mark government bond issued by the Kingdom of Prussia, featuring the ornate heraldry and security printing of the Imperial era.
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Preliminary identification
Royal Prussian 4% Consolidated State Bond, 1882
Photo reference
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Story
Berlin was the pulsing heart of a newly unified German Empire in 1882, and the Prussian state was the engine driving its massive industrial and military expansion.
Maker / Origin
The bond was issued by the 'Königlich Hauptverwaltung der Staatsschulden' (Royal Main Administration of State Debts).
Condition & Value
The document shows significant foxing and water staining, particularly along the left edge and center, which is common for paper of this age. In the world of scripophily (collecting old certificates), value is driven by the beauty of the graphics and the historical importance of the issuer.
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