Victoria Bearer Share 1922 Old Share 100 Francs Financial Paper Decor

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Description

An antique financial certificate, this is a bearer share issued by the French public limited company "Victoria" for the Industrial Exploitation, Commerce & Transport of Petroleum. The document presented is dated March 11, 1922, clearly legible in the center of the certificate. The share has a face value of 100 Francs, as prominently indicated on the main side. The certificate features a decorative border typical of early 20th-century financial documents, with grey-blue ornamental motifs and a slightly green central print.

The upper part of the document displays the name "VICTORIA" in stylized capital letters, accompanied by several official stamps, notably a red company seal and a green seal affixed in the center. Several authentic handwritten signatures are visible at the bottom of the certificate. The certificate highlights the company's registered office in Paris, its articles of association, and its share capital (12,000,000 Francs).

The lower part of the image shows a complete sheet of numbered coupons, each bearing the mention "Action N° 007,667" and red "VICTORIA S.A." stamps. These coupons were detached periodically to collect dividends related to the share. They are aligned in several rows, all dated and numbered, which attests to the authentic nature of the document.

The paper features high-quality printing, characteristic of antique shares, with a finely drawn background pattern and precise details. The dominant colors are gray, pale green, and red for the seals. The share number "007,667" is clearly visible, as are the signatures and the mention "Entièrement libérée" (fully paid).

The whole is typical of French bearer shares from the 1920s, both in terms of layout and graphic style and ornamentation. This type of document is sought after for decoration, financial history, or the study of old graphics.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The document shows visible signs of age and use: slight handling marks, possible small folds or creases, but the print remains clear and legible on the visible side. Signatures, stamps, and mentions are well preserved. See photo for all visual details.

Did you know? Bearer shares like this one were commonly used in France until the mid-20th century. They allowed their holder to exercise their rights without being explicitly named, which facilitated their transfer. Detachable coupons were used to collect dividends, a practice abandoned with the dematerialization of financial securities from the 1980s.

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