Description: Collection of 5 different Stocks of companies and railroads. Variety of Color! Five randomly selected stock certificates. Scripophily is the study and collection of stock and bond certificates. A specialized field of numismatics, scripophily is an area of collecting due to both the inherent beauty of some historical documents as well as the interesting historical context of each document. Some stock certificates are excellent examples of engraving. Occasionally an old stock certificate will be found which still has value as a stock in a successor company. Scripophily, the collecting of old stocks and bonds, gained recognition as a hobby around 1970. The word "scripophily" was coined by combining words from English and Greek. The word "scrip" represents an ownership right and the word "philos" means to love. Today, there are thousands of collectors worldwide (Scripophilists) in search of scarce, rare, and popular stocks and bonds. Collectors who come from a variety of businesses enjoy this as a hobby, although there are many who also consider scripophily a good investment. Many collectors like the historical significance of old certificates. Others prefer the beauty of older stocks and bonds that were printed in various colors with fancy artwork and ornate engraving. In recent times, Dot com companies and scandals have been particularly popular issuances. Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scripophily There are many factors that determine value of a certificate. These include condition, age, historical significance, signatures, rarity, demand for the item, aesthetics, type of company, original face value, bankers associated with issuance, transfer stamps, cancellation markings, issued or unissued, printers, and type of engraving process. Condition - The grading scale that could be used in stocks and bonds is shown below. Generally speaking, however, the grading is not used in the hobby as strictly as it is in coins and stamps. Most people acquire certificates for the artwork and history. Uncirculated - Looks like new, no abnormal markings or folds, no staples, clean signature and no stains Extremely Fine - Slight traces of wear Very Fine - Minor traces of wear Fine - Creased with clear signs of use and wear Fair- Strong signs of use and wear Poor- Some damage with heavy signs of wear and staining Age - Usually the older, the more valuable, but not always. Histori Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.
Price: 5 USD
Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-02-05T17:14:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.25 USD
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