Collectible Stocks and Bonds from North American Railroads
by Terry Cox

California

Became state: September 9, 1850

Like many states, the number of collectors far outstrips the number of available certificate varieties. Over one-third of all known varieties come from four companies (Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, Market Street Railway, Southern Pacific Railroad, and Missouri Pacific Railroad) Many of the remaining certificate varieties are very hard to find. Theoretically some certificates should show the state seal, but none have yet been reported.

The word Eureka ("I have found it") above the goddess Minerva who sits with a shield and spear. Oddly tiny Grizzly bear in foreground. Miner works beyond. Ships in bay and mountains in distance.

Number of Varieties of collectible certificates
(counting all companies that operated within the state)
Limited number (100 to 500 varieties)
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