I just acquired an old hand-poured and stamped silver bar from the Sunshine Mining Company and will be posting it here soon.
NEVADA
MINERS & PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION One Ounce .999 Fine Silver Rounds
(right). I have the follwing issues available: 1983 - 1984 - 1985 -
1986 - 1987. Each one has a REAL placer gold nugget affixed to it! The
reverse looks the same on all on them, showing the
Great Seal of the State of Nevada. Issue # engraved in rim. Price each - $120
1911 INDIAN HEAD $5 GOLD COIN -
This
is the type of coin that was in use around the time many of the
mining companies on this site were in operation. Contains almost 1/4
ounce of pure gold. Eagle on reverse. In my opinion, one of the most
beautiful coins the United States Mint ever produced. Nice circulated example. NOT a reproduction. Price -
$595
1986
CALIFORNIA GOLD COIN - Tenth Troy Ounce .999 Fine - Reeded Edge -
Grizzly Bear on front side. Reverse shows the Great Seal of the State
of California - Scarce issue
(Gold dust not included) Price - $295
I also have a 1/4 ounce version of of this coin minted in 1992 - Reeded Edge -
.9999
(four 9s) pure gold. Very similar to the one shown to the left. This
one shows a Grizzly Bear with Cub on the front and the Great Seal of
the State of California on reverse. Also says CALIFORNIA GOLD above
bear. Price - $595
1896 BUFFALO GOLD & SILVER MINING COMPANY - Incorporated Under the Laws of Utah Territory. Mine office at Ogden, Utah
1987
THE GOLD BAR MINE - One Ounce Silver Coin. Reeded edge. The silver used
to make these rounds was actually mined from the Gold Bar. The front
side shows a mine shaft built with timbers and the reverse shows a
bullfrog with the text: GOLD BAR, BULLFROG DISTRICT, NYE CO.,
NEVADA - BEATTY, GOLD CENTER, TRANSVAAL, GREENWATER, LILAC, JOHNNIE.
Very scarce issue! Price - $175
Please Note:
I am always happy to make offers to serious sellers,
however, I cannot offer free appraisals. An appraisal represents the
full retail value during the best of times. Keep in mind that I
purchase most stock certificates for resale (like any other antique
dealer) and can't pay full retail and still stay in business. Due to
the number of inquiries I receive everyday, I
cannot offer specific information about old mining companies.
Please note: Prices for bullion-related items will fluctuate with the current market
Copyright 2012
If the email link is not working,
my address is: jdphoto33@aol.com
OLD WEST HISTORY STORE
AUTHENTIC EARLY WESTERN MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES
~ Own a Piece of the Old West ~
Greetings fellow western
history buffs! I am a small dealer and collector of early western
mining stocks & bonds. The hobby of collecting stock certificates
is known as "scripophily". My specialty is mining-related documents but
I do offer stocks from other industries as well.
I invite you to browse my
online catalog by clicking the links above. I think you will find my
prices to be quite reasonable, and in most cases, I can offer a nice
discount if you purchase more than one certificate at a time. Imagine
owning an actual gold mining certificate issued during the wild days of
Deadwood, when the region was still called Dakota Territory, or a stock
from the boom days of Cripple Creek, Colorado; also known as the
"Worlds Greatest Gold Camp". Many of these certificates contain
beautiful vignettes that are like a little window to the past. Whether
you enjoy Old West history or are just looking for a unique gift
for someone special, I guarantee you will be satisfied with your
purchase. Old stock certificates always look nice framed in the
home or office. What a great conversation piece!
Feel free to ask questions........
Jeff J. Daly
Email: jdphoto33@aol.com
USA
All of
the stocks posted on the pages below are available for purchase, unless
"SOLD" is printed over the item. I am adding new certificates on a
regular basis... so stop back often to see the newest additions. Your
interest in my early western documents is much appreciated!
JD
www.oldwesthistorystore.com
~ WANTED ~
Your accumulations of pre-1920 stock certificates. Email for prompt offer. Please include scans
.
.
These
old documents are often discovered in attics or long-forgotten boxes
and drawers. Many people are unaware of the historical and collector
value and simply throw them out. I am always looking for new and
interesting stocks certificates (and bonds) to replenish my inventory.
I will buy single pieces or a whole box!
1982
THE BUNKER HILL COMPANY COIN. Kellogg, Idaho. 1 troy ounce 999.5 Fine
Silver. Reverse shows the companies' Electrolytic Zinc Plant at
Silver King, Idaho which apparently opened on November 6th, 1928. It
produced the World's First Commercial 99.99+% Pure Zinc.
Price - $65.00
1884 - 1984 CENTENNIAL COIN FROM WALLACE, IDAHO - Silver Capitol of the World. 1 troy ounce 999+ Fine Silver (front & back shown above) Price - $75.00
1993 PEGASUS GOLD, INC. COIN - Exploration. Drilling rig shown. 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver (front & back shown above) Price - $75.00
1985
NEVEX GOLD COMPANY COIN - Haywood Santiago Mine. Nevada's Historic
Comstock Lode 1859. Contains a great image of an early prospector with
his pack mule. 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver. (front & back shown above) Price - $62.00
EMIRATES GOLD DMCC
500 Gram Silver Bar - Ingot
(Shown above)
999.0 Fine
This
size is also referred to as the 1/2 KILO. Attractive bar produced
at Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. If you look closely you can see
some cooling rings.
*** Not currently for sale
1986
MINOT, WARD COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA CENTENNIAL COIN - One Oz. Silver. Each
one was numbered. Map of the region on reverse. I have 2 of these to
offer. Price / each - $65.00
For security reasons, ALL gold & silver items are stored in a bank safety deposit box
Some of the photos on this page will enlarge when you click on them
*** Items are not shown actual size
1901
THE REGENT MINING AND REDUCTION COMPANY - Incorporated (in 1900) Under
the Laws of the State of Colorado - Extremely rare and beautiful
certificate. It is the first one I have seen. Issued at Hooper, Colorado. BLAKE GOLD MINING DISTRICT
printed in bold. Upon reading the fine print, I noticed that this
represented just the first payment ($10) on the cost of one share -
shares were $120 each! The trustee was to pay $10 per month. This is
just one the many unique features on this certificate. Notice the stack
of shiny-gold bars under the corporate seal. The seal itself has a
pickax and shovel in the center. The vignette shows a small mining
operation located at the base of a mountain, sun rising over the
top. Signed by E. S. Alnutt as secretary and M. M. Buck as president. Such an obscure company that my search for info has come up empty so far. Hooper, Colorado
is in Alamosa County in the San Luis Valley. Nice condition
overall - it appears to be a bit fragile along the two main vertical
folds but is still intact aside from a few small tears only affecting
the border. I have learned over the years not to be too picky about
condition when something is this scarce. Hard to say how many still
exist!
Price - $595
THE GOLD CRATER MINING COMPANY - Incorporated in 1895 - CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO - Rare certificate issued 115 years ago on January 7th, 1896 for 200 shares worth $5 each. Hand-signed by H. C. McCreery as secretary and J. R. McKinnie as vice president. Printed by the Elgan Bank Note Company of Denver, CO.
The Gold Crater Mining Company is one of the most important companies of the Cripple Creek District. Winfield Scott Stratton, Cripple Creeks' first millionaire, owned this operation. Vignette shows two volcanic craters. W. S. Stratton
had a theory that the rich gold veins of the district emanated
from a volcano; also known as the "Bowl of Gold" theory. Trees and
miners cabins can be seen at the base of the mountain. H. C. McCreery, county treasurer, and alderman of Cripple Creek, was a close associate of W. S. Stratton. J. R. McKinnie was another well-known Cripple Creek mining man who became very wealthy. In his later years he lost his entire fortune. The
Gold Crater owned the Globe, Close Shave, Lady Stith, Deerborn,
Deerborn #2, and Pride of the Rockies claims. Also owned the Callie
claim on Gold Hill.
Price - $1,200
1991
PATTIKI (Mine?) SAFETY AWARD - One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver. Reeded
edge. I'm not sure where this mine was but the image on the coin
appears to show coal
mining.
Price - $46.00
