Stratton´s Independence Ltd., Cripple Creek

Description

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It includes the following Cripple Creek certificate in good collectable condition. There are no noteworthy damages. These paper is more than 100 years old. So please don't expect an unused condition and take a look at the attached picture.
What you are bidding for:
Stratton´s Independence Ltd. stock, issued 1908
Winfield Scott Stratton (1848-1902) discovered the Independence Lode near Victor, Colorado on 4 July 1891. The Independence Lode was one of the richest gold mines ever located on earth. Between 1893 and April 1899, approximately 200,000 ounces of Gold were removed from the Independence Mine. Stratton became the Cripple Creek district's first millionaire in 1894. In 1900, Stratton sold the Independence mine to the Venture Corporation of London for US-$ 10 million. The Venture Corporation incorporated the property as Stratton’s Independence, Limited and sold the shares on the London stock exchange.
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