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Bonanza Development Company of Colorado Stock Certificate

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Bonanza Development Company of Colorado Stock Certificate
Cert. #1523, issued to Dana B. Humphrey for 100 shares. Signed by President J.P. Whitney and Secretary H.W. Wesson. Black border, central vignette. U/C. Datelined Leadville. Printer: ABN Co., N.Y. In the years of 1880-1900, the ores of the Leadville area were considered Bonanza grade. Rich ore bodies at the contact of the Leadville Limestone allowed for nearly 1 million ounces of silver to be produced in 1880. Most likely this company adopted the Bonanza name from the rich ores they hoped to exploit. Rare. Very fine. City: LeadvilleCounty: LakeState: CO
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