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The Fourth Loan of the City of St. Petersburg, 1901, is a significant historical document issued during a period of economic and urban expansion of the Russian imperial capital. At the time, St. Petersburg was one of the nerve centers of the Russian Empire, requiring significant funds to support urban infrastructure development and finance major public projects that would enhance the quality of life for its residents and strengthen the city's role as a cultural and economic capital.
Historical profile of the issuing entity
The city of St. Petersburg, under the guidance of the Russian imperial government, was responsible for issuing numerous loans to finance urban and industrial development. The Fourth Loan of 1901 was issued for a total value of 30,000,000 rubles, guaranteed by a 4.5% interest rate, a considerable amount for the time, aimed at funding infrastructure expansion and public service projects.
This bond is a testament to the period of great economic growth in the Russian Empire, when St. Petersburg was at the center of important urban and social transformations. The capital raised through the issuance of these bonds was primarily allocated to the construction of roads, bridges, public transportation systems, as well as the improvement of water supply and electricity networks.
Historical data of the issuing entity
| Historical Data | Information |
|---|---|
| Year of Foundation | 1703 (Foundation of the city of St. Petersburg) |
| Headquarters | St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Initial Capital | 30,000,000 rubles |
| Final Capital | Not applicable (government entity) |
| Year of Stock Exchange Listing | 1901 |
| Year of Stock Exchange Delisting | Not available |
| Year of Dissolution | Not applicable (government entity) |
| Revenue per Year | Not available (government entity) |
| Name at Stock Exchange Delisting | Not available |
Document Characteristics
| Document Characteristics | Information |
|---|---|
| Issue Date | 1901 |
| Nominal Value | 187.5 rubles (or 375 rubles, depending on the tranche) |
| Interest Rate | 4.5% |
| Maturity | Not specified |
| Guarantee | Guaranteed by the Russian Imperial Government |
| Signatories | Government officials and municipal executives |
| Languages | Russian, French, German |
| Decorations | Floral ornaments, imperial crests, official seals |
For scripophily collectors, this document represents a rare and valuable historical testimony, not only for its aesthetic value but also for its historical significance. Collecting historical bonds and shares like this allows one to own a tangible piece of the past, linked to an era of great change and development.
This bond, with its elegant decorative frame and official seals, is an excellent example of the graphic art and legal complexity of financial documents from that era. Owning one is like owning a piece of the history of St. Petersburg, a city that played a crucial role in the history of the Russian Empire and the world.
All historical documents for sale are intended for collection purposes. The documents have no economic or financial value (no economic or financial value), the second image is only representative of the object of the reference company.
