Le Nouveau Monde stock certificate

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"Le Nouveau Monde" stock certificate

Entry/Object ID

2007.321.1.1

Description

A stock certificate issued by "Le Nouveau Monde" for California gold mining, ca. 1851. The item has information printed in French and English, including the share numbers, relevant French laws covering the issue, total capital, individual share cost, officers signatures, and others. There is also a revenue stamp and a seal on the item. With golds, creases, pin holes, and edge wear, the general condition is good.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Le Nouveau Monde [firm]

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Stock Certificates