{"product_id":"1966-pennsylvania-railroad-company-stock-certificate-prr-horseshoe-curve","title":"1966 Pennsylvania Railroad Company Stock Certificate PRR Horseshoe Curve","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7f160e;\"\u003e1966 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company 10-Share Capital Stock Certificate (Orange Border) – American Bank Note Company – Choice Scripophily Specimen (VF\/XF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-317\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEntity \/ Issuer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Pennsylvania Railroad Company\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e\"Incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania April 13, 1846\"\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-318\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecurity Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Common Capital Stock Certificate (Par Value $10.00 each)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-319\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination \/ Share Count:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e10 Shares\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003e\"Certificate for Less than 100 Shares\"\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003ePhiladelphia, PA, May 6, 1966\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-320\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCertificate Number:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eS 192302\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-321\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegistered Owner:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eFinley J. Hamman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-322\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecurity Engraver \u0026amp; Printer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eAmerican Bank Note Company (ABNC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-323\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-324\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor Scheme:\u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eOrange \/ Peach\u003c\/b\u003e geometric intaglio lathework border with an orange embossed corporate seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-325\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePunch Cancellations:\u003c\/b\u003e Official round cancellation punches through the transfer agent and corporate seal areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtwork \u0026amp; Engraving Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-326\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Famous Central Vignette:\u003c\/b\u003e Depicts a panoramic view of the engineering marvel \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eHorseshoe Curve\u003c\/b\u003e near Altoona, Pennsylvania, complete with steam and early diesel trains navigating the mountain curve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlanking Allegorical Figures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-327\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLeft:\u003c\/b\u003e Vulcan \/ Blacksmith with a sledgehammer representing heavy industry, track construction, and steel power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-328\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRight:\u003c\/b\u003e Mercury \/ Hermes representing transit, speed, and commerce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-329\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeystone Logo:\u003c\/b\u003e The classic Pennsylvania Railroad \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003ePRR Keystone logo\u003c\/b\u003e sits centered at the top crest above the vignette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-330\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Stamps (Texas Connection):\u003c\/b\u003e The assignment back bears the endorsement rubber stamp of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eRauscher Pierce Securities Corporation, Mercantile Dallas Building, Dallas, Texas\u003c\/b\u003e, alongside signature guarantee endorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance: The \"Standard Railroad of the World\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003ePennsylvania Railroad (PRR)\u003c\/b\u003e was once the largest railroad by traffic and revenue in the United States, famously styling itself as the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003e\"Standard Railroad of the World.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-331\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1966 Era Context:\u003c\/b\u003e This certificate was issued during the final independent years of the PRR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\"\u003e. Less than two years later, on February 1, 1968, the PRR merged with its longtime fierce rival, the New York Central Railroad, to form the doomed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003ePenn Central\u003c\/b\u003e, whose 1970 bankruptcy became one of the largest corporate collapses in American financial history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Visual Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eVery Fine to Extra Fine (VF\/XF)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-332\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreservation Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-333\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003eClean, intact security paper with no large tears, corner clipping, or liquid staining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-334\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0,0\"\u003eCrisp ABNC steel-plate engraving with deep ink saturation on the orange border and black text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_90e352804be11fa3-335\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0,0\"\u003eShows standard light handling and clean archival bank punch cancellations typical of surrendered stock certificates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50751773376770,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7393\/8178\/files\/20261012_221550.jpg?v=1791991090","url":"https:\/\/jvcoinscurrency.com\/products\/1966-pennsylvania-railroad-company-stock-certificate-prr-horseshoe-curve","provider":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}