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1869 Mechanics Bank Deposit Certificate with R23c Agreement Revenue Stamp

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Management number 26972140 Release Date 2025/12/18 List Price $28.50 Model Number 26972140
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Original 1869 deposit certificate issued by Stehman Clarkson & Co., operating as Mechanics Bank in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This ornate financial document records a $1,435 deposit made by Henry Lichty, payable one year later with 5.5% interest. It features:

Engraved vignette of a man leaning on a column
Rare R23c 5¢ “Agreement” revenue stamp affixed top right
Signed by Stehman Clarkson & Co., prominent Lancaster bankers
Named depositor: Henry Lichty
Dated April 1st, 1869, post–Civil War Reconstruction era
Condition: Light handling wear consistent with age. Ink remains bold and legible. Stamp intact. Displays beautifully.

CategoryVintage & collectibles > Antique > Paper ephemera
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BrandRare
ConditionGood

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