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Auction: 17016 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
Lot: 742

Benton Gold & Silver Mining Company (IL), First Mortgage Convertible bond for $1000, 1876, #117, of only 150 issued, very large format piece with miners underground in centre, black with attractive silver underprint and embossed seal, with coupons. Although not stated on the certificate the company probably operated in the town of Benton, Mono County, California where gold was found in 1862 followed by larger amounts of silver a few years later. VF and scarce.

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