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Lafayette Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock, UT Territorial 1860 [163584]

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:160.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Lafayette Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock, UT Territorial  1860 [163584]
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Lafayette Gold and Silver Mining Company Stock - Utah Territory, Incorporated August 18, 1860. Although listed in 'Nevada Territory' in 1860 this area was still part of the 'Utah Territory.' This may seem like there is an error in printing as very few 1860 corporations are known. But the Sacramento Daily Union lists the Lafayette of Utah Territory incorporated in September of 1860. Certificate N0.111 to Mrs. Emma C. Osmer on Feb. 6, I864, for 5 shares. Signed by Ingoldsby (frequent secretary to mining companies) and president, John (?). Dateline San Francisco February 6, 1864. Endorsed on back. Capitalized at $330,000; 3300 shares at $100 each. Horse drawn ore cart vignette - unusual. Printed by Britton &Co. 25-cent Power of Att'y Revenue stamp. Not cancelled. Location: Gold Hill Mining Dist., Nevada Territory. Two small nicks upper right. Very fine! Gold Hill Nevada 1860