Bonhams 1793 : Large Gold Nugget

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11 Dec 2012 13:00 PST Los Angeles
The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
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Large Gold Nugget

Exhibiting a flattened bottom surface, perhaps due to glacial forces having pushed it along, this fine nugget has a buttery patina and minor iron oxides in the crevices. Stated to have come from Alaska.
Weighing approximately 5.40 ozt (168.0g) and measuring 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4in

Sold for US$ 9,375 inc. premium

Category: Natural History

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