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PA. The Johnson Company - 1893 Depression Scrip.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:210.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
PA. The Johnson Company - 1893 Depression Scrip.

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Auction Date:2008 Jun 03 @ 10:00 (UTC-4 : AST/EDT)
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Johnstown, PA. Specimen banknote or scrip note. $1, Bond Certificate. Black border and light brown undertint, no vignette, only ornate "1" numeral counter. Back has large "1" and cycloid engraving. Red specimen overprint and POC's. Large margins on sides and bottom. The Johnson Steel Street Rail Company had its name changed in 1888 to the "Johnson Company". They manufactured specialty railroad tracks for a many companies until 1893. TheDuPonts had a large holding of stocks and bonds of company. Arthur J. Moxham was on DuPont s first Executive Committee. He controlled and ran The Johnson Company during the difficult 1893 depression time period until its demise in 1899 when it was integrated into other Moxham companies. Rare financial panic scrip for use of employees when U.S. currency disappeared from circulation.