Old Share Steaua Romana 500 Lei 1920s Vintage Financial Paper

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Description

An old financial certificate, visible in the photo, is a bearer share issued by the oil company Steaua Romana (Romanian Star), a public limited company for the oil industry. This period document, dated April 1921, is printed on paper with a classic decorative border, typical of financial certificates from the early 20th century. The certificate is bilingual, in French and Romanian, with amounts specified in Lei (500 Lei) and central inscriptions in gilded uppercase letters in black and purple ink.

The visible side displays share number 433540, clearly legible in a box, as well as a decorative coat of arms in the center. The main information is framed by fine ornamentation, with a geometric frieze around the entire perimeter of the document. The lower part shows a detachable coupon numbered “36”, with the mention “Talon” and a reminder of the share number. The printing reveals a paper texture typical of old official documents, with a slightly embossed effect visible in the photo.

The text specifies the share capital in Lei, the number of shares, and details the bearer's rights, in French and Romanian. Printed handwritten signatures are present at the bottom of the document, accompanied by the date "Bucuresti, April 1921". The dominant colors are the light beige of the paper and sepia-toned printing, with some dark highlights for the frames and the share number. No back or reverse details are visible in this image.

This type of certificate is typical of old stock market and financial documents, sought after for their aesthetic and historical value. The graphic style, typography, and the presence of the period coupon confirm a 1920s manufacturing. The whole presents a decorative appeal, with ornamental elements true to the period.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows some traces of wear from use, light marks on the edges and corners, and a partial cut of the lower coupon, typical of a certificate that has circulated. The main inscriptions remain clear and legible. No visible restoration or modification on the shown side.

Did you know? The Steaua Romana company, founded at the end of the 19th century, was one of the main Romanian oil companies, active during the period when Romania was among the world pioneers of the oil industry. Financial certificates from this era are sought after for their documentary value and sophisticated graphics, reflecting the industrial boom of Central Europe in the interwar period.

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