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

This is a larger nugget compared to most found in alluvial deposits. Having a "flattened" bottom, perhaps indicative of glacial forces pushing the specimen along, its shaped is a testament to its past. With only minor iron oxides in the crevices.
Weighing approximately 5.75 ozt (178.9g) and measuring 2 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in

Sold for US$ 10,000 inc. premium

Category: Natural History

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