Consolidated Edison Company Mortgage Bond Certificate 1973 New York Utility

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Consolidated Edison Company Mortgage Bond Certificate 1973 New York Utility

An impressive 1973 Consolidated Edison Company of New York mortgage bond certificate, engraved by the American Bank Note Company. A finely detailed financial document representing the city’s postwar infrastructure era and one of America’s longest-running public utilities.

Measurements: approx. 12 x 8 inches
Date: February 15, 1973
Condition: In decent vintage condition; minor age toning and archival wear visible. Please inspect images carefully for full details.
Internal notes: QC passed

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

Evocative of New York’s industrial might in the 1970s, this strikingly engraved mortgage bond certificate was issued by the Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. on February 15, 1973. Denominated at one hundred thousand dollars, it formed part of the 7¾% Series MM, a financial instrument used to fund the continued modernisation of the city’s energy grid.

The document’s vivid green border, allegorical vignette of Industry and Energy, and detailed printing by the American Bank Note Company embody the precision and craftsmanship of classic financial engraving. The imagery reflects the city’s skyline, symbolising the unbroken relationship between power, progress, and urban growth. Countersigned by the First National City Bank of New York, this certificate remains a tangible testament to Con Edison’s enduring role in powering America’s largest metropolis.

For collectors of industrial heritage, utility history, or American corporate ephemera, this piece holds both visual and historical appeal. Preserving this document honours the artistry of American finance and the legacy of urban infrastructure that continues to shape modern life.

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