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Mineral Creek,AZ - Pinal County - June 20, 1866 - Specie Basis Mining Co. Bond :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Mineral Creek,AZ - Pinal County - June 20, 1866 - Specie Basis Mining Co. Bond :
Measures 12 1/4 x 11 1/4." Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Reads, ". . . E. Potter, Trustee or Bearer in the sum of One Hundred Dollars . . . ." Signed by Allen as secretary and Litts (sp?) as president, and John E. Potter as trustee. Vignette of a mill near a lake. Embossed seal. Black border with a picture of a coin in each corner. Black print with light green under print. Bottom of the certificate reads, "Gold, Silver, and Copper Mines in Arizona." Only two coupons attached at the bottom and signed by Allen. The term specie basis refers to payment “in kind” or payment in gold or silver. No 159. Fair condition with deep folds and tears. Stains and yellowing throughout.