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Seminole Mining Company Stock Certificate

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Seminole Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Number 1779 for 100 shares to S Wesselius. Signed by secretary William Mitchell and president W. Wiley. Although mainly regarded as a copper mine, gold was a by-product. United States Geological Survey Bulletin, Issue 455 reports' "The chief copper mine of Georgia is situated on the border between Wilkes and Lincoln counties in the northeastern part of the state, 12 miles from Washington which place is accessible by the Georgia Railroad from Atlanta and Augusta. The mine was visited by the writer in 1904 and was being worked in January 1906." The 1903 Copper Handbook confirms the existence of gold, "7.3% copper, 32% lead, with $4.00 gold and $8.40 silver per ton." More information on the mine is included. Hole punched "100" for shares of stock. Not cancelled. No rips, edge issues, staining, pin holes or dog ears. (Al Adams Gold Rush Memorabilia Collection) Date: 1903 Location: Wilkes County, Georgia HWAC# 56924