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Viscountess Canterbury Nugget:
1,114 ounces (31.6kg)
Like the aforementioned Viscountess Canterbury Nugget, its partner find, the Viscount Canterbury Nugget, was discovered at John's Paddock, Berlin in the gold-loaded Rheola locality in Victoria, Australia. The 1,114-ounce (31.6kg) nugget was found several months before the Viscountess Canterbury in May 1870.
1,114 ounces (31.6kg)
Like the aforementioned Viscountess Canterbury Nugget, its partner find, the Viscount Canterbury Nugget, was discovered at John's Paddock, Berlin in the gold-loaded Rheola locality in Victoria, Australia. The 1,114-ounce (31.6kg) nugget was found several months before the Viscountess Canterbury in May 1870.
Sarah Sands Nugget:
1,117 ounces (31.7kg)
Named after the famous ship, the Sarah Sands Nugget is another famous discovery that was found at Canadian Gully, Ballarat during the Victorian Gold Rush. It was unearthed by a French sailor in January 1853 and valued at £5,332, which works out at around $859,000 (£665k) today.
1,117 ounces (31.7kg)
Named after the famous ship, the Sarah Sands Nugget is another famous discovery that was found at Canadian Gully, Ballarat during the Victorian Gold Rush. It was unearthed by a French sailor in January 1853 and valued at £5,332, which works out at around $859,000 (£665k) today.
Golden Eagle Nugget:
1,135 ounces (32.2kg)
The Golden Eagle Nugget, named due to its resemblance to the majestic bird, was discovered by 17-year-old Jim Larcombe at Larkinsville, Western Australia in January 1931. The 1,135-ounce (32.2kg) find was a headline-grabbing national sensation, making front-page news Down Under. The nugget was eventually sold to the Western Australia Government for several thousand Aussie dollars.
1,135 ounces (32.2kg)
The Golden Eagle Nugget, named due to its resemblance to the majestic bird, was discovered by 17-year-old Jim Larcombe at Larkinsville, Western Australia in January 1931. The 1,135-ounce (32.2kg) find was a headline-grabbing national sensation, making front-page news Down Under. The nugget was eventually sold to the Western Australia Government for several thousand Aussie dollars.
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