1928 - CIVILE AUTOSTRADE TOSCANE - 1 AZIONE - FIRENZE

An exceptional and rare registered share certificate issued by Società Civile Autostrade Toscane, one of the first Italian companies established to develop the highway network in Tuscany. This certificate represents a significant piece of history, marking Italy’s infrastructure expansion during the interwar period.

Certificate Details:

• Company: Società Civile Autostrade Toscane

• Issue Date: November 16, 1928

• Certificate Number: 519

• Share Capital: 45,000,000 Lire, divided into 90,000 registered shares of 500 Lire each

• Type: Registered Share Certificate

• Original Shareholder: Professor Filippo Onni, son of Giuseppe

• Place of Issue: Florence, Italy

• Signatures: Signed by the President and a Board Member

• Design: Elegant Art Nouveau (Liberty) style with a decorative green border and a symbolic illustration

History and Significance of Società Civile Autostrade Toscane

Founded in 1925 and officially registered in 1926, the Società Civile Autostrade Toscane was established to design and construct highway segments across the region. The company played a pivotal role in the infrastructure boom of interwar Italy, contributing to the construction of some of Europe’s earliest highways.

With an initial capital of 45 million Lire, divided into 90,000 shares of 500 Lire each, this certificate is a significant financial and historical document. It reflects private investments in the transportation sector and highlights Florence’s strategic importance in Italy’s road network development.