Overview
This is an original 500 Mark state bond issued by the Kingdom of Prussia on April 6, 1882, featuring an intricate guilloché border and the Prussian royal coat of arms.
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Preliminary identification
Royal Prussian 4% Consolidated State Bond, 500 Mark (1882)
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Story
Berlin was the epicenter of a rapidly modernizing Europe in 1882, and this document was a vital gear in that engine of progress.
Maker / Origin
The bond was issued by the Königliche Hauptverwaltung der Staatsschulden (Royal Main Administration of State Debts) in Berlin.
Condition & Value
The paper shows significant foxing (brown age spots) and some edge wear consistent with its 140-year age. In the hobby of scripophily (collecting old certificates), value is driven by historical significance and visual 'frame-ability.' While Prussian bonds are relatively…
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