Lot 792
An Uncleaned Rock with Two Embedded Emeralds from St. Augustine, Florida. Two startling green emeralds embedded in black volcanic rock as found, uncleaned and in choice condition. This is what the Spanish and European treasure hunters were looking for as they scoured the New World for its treasure. These are valuable not only for their quality, but as treasures from a period when the Americas held such promise of riches and trove for the conquering Europeans. Weight: 4.2 oz.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
Found at the St. Augustine Mission Excavation site.
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| Realized $1,980 |
