Standard Oil Bond Certificate | $25,000, 7 7/8% Due 2007 (Issued 1970s)

Overview

Own a notable piece of U.S. financial history with this Standard Oil bond certificate. Issued in the 1970s for $25,000 at 7 7/8%, with maturity in 2007. Standard Oil’s legacy as the founding company of a global oil empire, its 1911 Supreme Court monopoly ruling, and its 1911-1912 breakup into 43 regional firms frame this bond as a tangible link to one of America’s defining industrial sagas.

Historical Context

Founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1870, Standard Oil became the world’s largest oil company and one of the era’s most influential entities. The 1911 Supreme Court ruling declaring Standard Oil a monopoly led to a landmark breakup that shaped antitrust policy and industry structure for decades. This bond certificate captures a later chapter in the company’s long, complex history during the mid-to-late 20th century.

Key Details

• Issuer: Standard Oil
• Instrument: Bond Certificate
• Face Value: $25,000
• Coupon: 7 7/8% per annum
• Maturity: 2007
• Era: Issued in the 1970s