June 30, 1798-Dated Federal Period, Bank of Baltimore Stock Certificate for One Share, Capital or Joint Stock of the Bank of Baltimore, fully issued with the Embossed Seal of the Bank of Baltimore in the left below the Serial number, Choice Very Fine.
This Federal Period American bank Stock Certificate, issued by the Bank of Baltimore on June 30, 1798. It certifies that “Joan Stump” is entitled to One Share in the Capital or Joint Stock of the Bank of Baltimore, transferable at the said bank only, personally or by attorney, witnessed under the seal of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Baltimore. The Bank of Baltimore was one of the earliest chartered banks in Maryland, established in the 1790s.

This was issued during the first great wave of American banking that followed the founding of the Bank of the United States in 1791. A rare original fully executed stock certificate of this early period, from this institution. The 1.65” diameter Embossed Seal within the wove period paper on the Bank of Baltimore which remains clearly visible at lower left. A handsome, choice appearing well-preserved example.