The Société Anonyme Russe de l'Industrie Houillère et Métallurgique dans le Donetz was one of the most important industrial companies in the Russian Empire, founded in 1895 with the aim of exploiting the rich coal and metallurgical resources of the Donbass region, in present-day Ukraine. This region, particularly known for its vast coal deposits and significant metallurgical plants, was a hub of Russian heavy industry, providing essential raw materials for the country’s industrial development.
The company specialized in coal mining and the production of steel and other metallurgical products, which were used both for the domestic market and for export. The company’s headquarters were located in Makeyevka, a strategic industrial city in the heart of Donbass. With an initial share capital of 12,600,000 rubles, the company had a solid financial base for its large-scale operations.
The document presented here is a preferred share issued in 1907, with a nominal value of 187 rubles and 50 kopeks. This share offered preferential dividends and special rights compared to ordinary shares, making it a particularly attractive investment for investors of the time.
Historical Data of the Société Anonyme Russe de l'Industrie Houillère et Métallurgique dans le Donetz
| Historical Data | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of Establishment | 1895 |
| Headquarters | Makeyevka, Russian Empire |
| Year of Stock Exchange Listing | Not specified |
| Year of Delisting | Not specified |
| Year of Company Dissolution | Not specified |
| Share Capital at Establishment | 12,600,000 Rubles |
| Share Capital at Dissolution | Not available |
| Annual Revenue (1907) | Not available |
| Name at Delisting | Not available |
Share Characteristics
| Document Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1907 |
| Face Value | 187 Rubles and 50 Kopeks |
| Type of Share | Preferred Share |
| Share Capital | 12,600,000 Rubles |
| Place of Issue | Makeyevka, Russian Empire |
Collecting historical shares like the one from the Société Anonyme Russe de l'Industrie Houillère et Métallurgique dans le Donetz offers collectors a unique window into a crucial period in the industrial history of the Russian Empire. These documents not only represent important investments of the past but are also tangible testimonies of the economic and industrial history of one of the most important regions of Eastern Europe.
Owning a share like this means holding a piece of history that tells the story of the development of heavy industry in the Donbass, a region that played a key role in Russia's industrialization. The rarity and artistic quality of these documents make them particularly sought after by scripophilia collectors.
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