Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 53

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Nuggets

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1475		LARGE GOLD IN QUARTZ NUGGET. A large and attractive gold in quartz nugget weighing 13.50 troy ounces; It is possibly from the Republic District, Washington. The miner who found this (now deceased) workrd in this district for over a decade. It measures 3 x 2.75 x 1.5" and has unusual colors. Large nuggets from this locale are quite rare. This specimen has a measured specific gravity of 5.7 (a weight in water of 345.4 grams, dry weight of 419.8 grams) and has a calculated contained gold content of 8.78 troy ounces. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1476		LARGE CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET. Said to be found near Downieville, California, this very impressive piece weighs 6.73 troy ounces. It measures 2.5 x 1.15 x 1". Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $7,475
Lot 1477		LARGE MOTHER LODE GOLD NUGGET. This fabulous 5.05 ounce gold nugget has an unusual shape and shows lots of character. It measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 5/8". Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1478		TWO LARGE GOLD NUGGETS. Two nice gold nuggets from Rich Hill, Arizona, they weigh a combined 4.04 troy ounces. Rich Hill is one of the most famous gold nugget sites in all of Arizona. A tertiary (fossil) gold-bearing gravel bed once stretched across the current topography which is now eroded away. The top of Rich Hill was called "potato patch" because of all the nuggets they found there which were the erosional remnants of the old gravel bed. There is mining continuing there today. The nuggets measure 1 3/4 " and 2" respectively. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,255
Lot 1479		LARGE CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET. Weighing 3.02 troy ounces, this is a beautiful example of a large nugget. It measures 2.25 x 1 x 1". Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,910
Lot 1480		LARGE CRYSTALLINE GOLD. Fine crystalline gold from the Round Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada. The specimen weighs 2.96 troy ounces. It shows nice small gold leafs intermixed with twinned tiny gold crystals. This mine has produced more than five million ounces of gold in its lifetime, and today is one of the largest mines in the United States. Nearly all of the gold mined is microscopic. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,875
Lot 1481		TWO GOLD IN QUARTZ SLABS. Two fabulous colorful pieces are thought to be from Goldfield, Nevada. The pair weighs 2.61 troy ounces. These slabs have a bright polish, and specimens such as these are often used in the creation of gold quartz jewelry. There measured specific gravity is 2.8 with a calculated gold content od 0.29 troy ounces. They are sold as specimens jewelry rock, a true rarity. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1482		TWO SPECIMENS OF LEAFY AND CRYSTALLINE GOLD. From the Round Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada, the pair weigh 1.89 troy ounces. These two are a fun pair that exhibit different colors, though the crystallization is very similar. The color differential comes from more silver as a natural alloy in one compared to the other. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,898
Lot 1483		GOLD NUGGET IN RED QUARTZ. Attractive nugget from the Eugene Mountains in Nevada. This nugget was found in a remote area of Nevada with a metal detector. The specimen weighs 1.97 troy ounces. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
Lot 1484		BRILLIANT AND BRIGHT CRYSTALLINE GOLD. This specimen retains the original vein structure. Truly a world class specimen for its size, this piece has wonderfiul eye appeal. It weighs 0.70 troy ounces and comes from the Round Mountain Mine in Nye County, Nevada. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,323
Lot 1485		FOUR SPECIMENS OF GOLD IN QUARTZ. These pieces are from the famous Original Sixteen To One Mine, Sierra County, California, weighing 2.32 troy ounces. The specimens have a measured specific gravity of 4.7 (weight in water 57.1 grams, dry weight 72.4 grams) and contain a calculated 1.27 troy ounces of gold. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1486		THREE SPECIMENS OF CALIFORNIA GOLD. Three nice specimens of classic California gold in quartz from Amador County. As a group. they weigh 5.05 troy ounces. The measured specific gravity of this group is 3.1 (weight in water is 107.1 grams and the dry weight 156.9 grams). The calculated gold content is 1.09 troy ounces. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1487		LUSTROUS CRYSTALLINE GOLD. From Round Mountain, Nye County, Nevada, this specimen still exhibits the vein structure along the long flat axis. It has a sparkly luster and a lot of tiny leafs. It weighs 0.96 troy ounces. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,006
Lot 1488		TWO GOLD SPECIMENS FROM CALIFORNIA. These two pieces weigh 1.45 ounces. Both have some quartz, and one has a bit of crystalline galena. These specimens have a measured specific gravity of 5.1 (36.6 grams in water and 45.4 grams dry weight) with a calculated gold content of 0.87 troy ounces. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $776
Lot 1489		FIVE LEAF AND CRYSTALLINE GOLD SPECIMENS. These pieces are mounted on clear lucite stands. Three of them are from Jamestown, California, and two are from the Round Mountain Mine. It is very unusual to get nice gold leafs. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1490		THREE SMALL SPECIMENS OF CRYSTALLINE GOLD. These pieces are from Olliinghousse, Washoe County, Nevada. They are from an old collection, and were probably collected between 1910 and 1920. They weigh 0.63 troy ounces. Note the ultra fine nature of the crystals, which in some cases appear as needles. Ollinghouse is a mining camp about thirty minutes drive East of Reno. It was in its heyday in the post-1900 Nevada Gold Rush. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1491		THREE SMALL PIECES OF CRYSTALLINE GOLD. The three specimens weigh 0.60 troy ounces combined. From the Round Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1492		FINE CRYSTALLINE GOLD SPECIMEN. From Ollinghouse, Washoe County, Nevada, this colorful gold specimen also has epidote, quartz, and calcite on andesite. These fine crystals are vibrant and bright. They are so fine that they look like tiny needles. Very fragile. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1493		CRYSTALLINE GOLD. Bright and crystalline gold from the Eagle's Nest Mine in Placer County, California. This specimen weighs one third of a troy ounce, and measures 1.25 x 0.6 inches. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 1494		CRYSTALLINE GOLD SPECIMEN. This piece comes from the Round Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada. It weighs 0.4 troy punces. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 1495		SMALL GOLD SPECIMEN ON QUARTZ. From Round Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada, it weighs 0.35 troy ounces, and measures 1" x 2.25". Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $314
Lot 1496		SMALL OLLINGHOUSE GOLD SPECIMEN. Small gold specimen with fine crystals. This is a choice mineral specimen containing gold, quartz, calcite, and epidote. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299
Lot 1497		GOLD IN QUARTZ NUGGET. A large gold in quartz nugget weighing 9.47 ounces. The location is unknown, but assumed to be from one of the west coast mining regions -- according to the miner's family. The piece has a specific gravity of 6.0 (a weight in water of 251.7 grams and a dry weight of 301.7 grams) with a calculated gold content of 6.66 troy ounces. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1498		89.2 g. Group of 6 Gold Nuggets. Contains nearly 3 oz. of gold. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,530
Lot 1499		77.7 g. A mixed group of 14 Gold and Gold Quartz Nuggets. All as found. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,898
Lot 1500		1.34 ozt. Panned Gold Flakes. Housed in a glass vile. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 1501		43.6 g. Large Gold Quartz Nugget. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,265
Lot 1502		49.3 g. Large Gold Quartz Nugget. Quite unusual with an interesting banded design. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 1503		46.5 Large Gold Quartz Nugget. Interesting serpentine design. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1504		26.1 g. Group of 16 small Gold Nuggets. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 1505		15.8 g. Group of 5 Gold Nuggets. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 1506		13.0 Gold Quartz Nugget. A beautiful natural gold nugget. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $437
Lot 1507		6.8 g. Group of 9 small Gold Nuggets. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 1508		1904 Gold 25¢ Louisiana Purchase Expo. NGC graded Token MS-64. H-61-310. 10 stars 0.20 gm. This piece exhibits flashy prooflike surfaces. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1509		1904 Gold 50¢ Louisiana Purchase Expo. NGC graded Token MS-65. H-61-330. 14 Stars 0.29 gm. This gem example displays nice prooflike surfaces. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276