No. 102713270

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Gold Nugget- 9.3 g - (1)
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2 weeks ago

Gold Nugget- 9.3 g - (1)

Description Recovered from the Widgiemooltha goldfields, approximately 100km from Kalgoorlie, this nugget originates from a region renowned for producing rich alluvial gold deposits. It was discovered by a family of full-time prospectors whose generational knowledge and experience led them to a highly productive patch shortly after activating their leases — a rare outcome even in proven gold country. Alongside a nearby reef system, this patch yielded ounces of natural alluvial nuggets, formed through geological processes over immense timescales. Alluvial gold of this nature represents only a small fraction of global gold production, making pieces like this increasingly scarce. Each nugget is entirely unique, shaped by natural forces and impossible to replicate. This is not simply gold by weight, but a direct result of location, knowledge, and discovery — a tangible piece of Western Australia’s gold-producing legacy. PURITY: 22K NATURAL GOLD

No. 102713270

No longer available
Gold Nugget- 9.3 g - (1)

Gold Nugget- 9.3 g - (1)

Description
Recovered from the Widgiemooltha goldfields, approximately 100km from Kalgoorlie, this nugget originates from a region renowned for producing rich alluvial gold deposits.

It was discovered by a family of full-time prospectors whose generational knowledge and experience led them to a highly productive patch shortly after activating their leases — a rare outcome even in proven gold country. Alongside a nearby reef system, this patch yielded ounces of natural alluvial nuggets, formed through geological processes over immense timescales.

Alluvial gold of this nature represents only a small fraction of global gold production, making pieces like this increasingly scarce. Each nugget is entirely unique, shaped by natural forces and impossible to replicate.

This is not simply gold by weight, but a direct result of location, knowledge, and discovery — a tangible piece of Western Australia’s gold-producing legacy.

PURITY: 22K NATURAL GOLD

Bidding closed
Luca Esposito
Expert
Estimate  € 2,800 - € 3,100

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