Philadelphia, PA. 3 Shares, I/U Stock Certificate. Black on thin parchment type of paper, Liberty with eagle, shield and sailing ship, Signed by Dunlop and Biddle, Issued to John Harris, VF condition, S/N 9707. Scarce. Nicholas Biddle (January 8, 1786 – February 27, 1844) was an American financier who served as the third and last president of the Second Bank of the United States (chartered 1816–1836). He also served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He is best known for his role in the Bank War.