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Phillips Petroleum Company 7⅝% Debenture Certificate, 1976

Original 1976 Phillips Petroleum Company debenture certificate for a principal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, engraved in olive-brown intaglio and featuring a classical vignette emblematic of industrial labour and economic strength.

Measurements: approx. 12 x 8 inches
Date: May 5, 1976
Condition: In decent vintage condition; minor age toning and archival wear visible. Please inspect images carefully for full details.
Internal notes: QC passed

FOR COLLECTIBLE PURPOSES ONLY. This is a vintage, cancelled share certificate and holds no financial value. A fantastic piece of scripophily / industrial history.

This certificate is framed by an ornate olive border and centred with an allegorical engraving typical of the American Bank Note Company, depicting two classical figures representing industry, endurance, and the labour underpinning the petroleum sector. The bold engraved title Phillips Petroleum Company reflects the stature of one of America’s major energy producers during a period of rapid global expansion and increasing financial complexity. The detailed typesetting, denomination panels, and precisely executed border work exemplify the technical refinement of mid-1970s security printing.

Issued as part of the company’s 7⅝% Debentures Due 2001, this document encapsulates a moment in corporate finance defined by long-term borrowing and structured debt instruments. The authentication stamp of First National City Bank, the CUSIP reference, and the detailed contractual text anchor the debenture firmly within the regulatory and economic environment of the era. Dated May 5, 1976, the cancellations, trustee markings, and transfer endorsements record the certificate’s active financial life.

Measuring approximately 12 × 8 inches, the certificate remains in stable vintage condition with mild toning and light archival wear. The intaglio engraving retains clarity, and the paper shows expected signs of handling without compromising legibility. This is a compelling piece for collectors of petroleum-industry history, high-denomination securities, and twentieth-century American corporate debt instruments.

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