Cardsmiths Series 4 – John D. Rockefeller #12 – Jade 17/45
This Cardsmiths Series 4 card features John D. Rockefeller, the industrial titan widely regarded as the world’s first billionaire in measurable currency. Numbered 17/45, this Jade variant pays tribute to the man whose innovations and dominance in the oil industry helped define modern capitalism and corporate power.
Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870 and built it into the first major corporate trust by 1882. At its peak, Standard Oil controlled over 90% of U.S. oil production—an empire that transformed both the economy and the structure of business regulation. Later in life, Rockefeller devoted himself to philanthropy, donating over $500 million and founding institutions like the University of Chicago and the Rockefeller Foundation, leaving an enduring impact on education, science, and medicine.
Details:
Series: Series 4
Card #: 12
Variant: Jade
Limited to: 45 copies
Serial #: 17/45
Year: 2024
Publisher: Cardsmiths
Artist: Luke Daab
A must-have for collectors of historical icons and financial pioneers—this card immortalizes the man who built an oil empire and redefined wealth and philanthropy in the modern age.
