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Auction: 14016 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
Lot: 699

Banque des Etats Unis (Bank of the United States), 6% bond, 1859, no.495, issued by Rothschilds in 1859 and handigned by a member of the firm, ornate border, black, handstamps of interest, return of capital and distribution to 1871, folds but very fine and scarce.

The second Bank of the United States to which this piece relates, suspended payments in 1839 and was in liquidation by 1841. Holders in Europe of original certificates were issued these bonds in exchange and the originals were shipped back to the United States.

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