All articles tagged with #gold nugget
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Daily Galaxy
A man in Victoria thought he found a gold nugget but it turned out to be a rare 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite, worth more than gold, providing valuable insights into the early solar system.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Earth.com
A couple discovered the Golden Beauty, a massive gold nugget over 9 pounds and 7.5 inches across in Western Australia in 1979, which is now on auction with bids reaching $400,000, highlighting gold's rarity and allure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
A treasure-hunter in England, Richard Brock, discovered a 64.8-gram gold nugget, potentially the largest ever found in the UK, with an estimated value of £30,000 to £40,000. Despite arriving late and using faulty equipment, Brock's find highlights the growing popularity of metal detecting as a hobby, driven by the thrill of finding treasure and connecting with history. While technology has advanced the pursuit, Brock's discovery underscores the role of luck and intuition in unearthing valuable artifacts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Good News Network
Despite using a faulty metal detector, treasure hunter Richard Brock unearthed the largest gold nugget ever found in England, weighing 64.8 grams, during an organized expedition in the Shropshire Hills. Dubbed 'Hiro's Nugget', the find is being sold in an online auction, with Richard planning to split the proceeds with the land owner. The nugget's discovery in the area remains a mystery, but it is expected to fetch tens of thousands of pounds.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
A metal detectorist in England discovered a 64.8-gram gold nugget, potentially the largest ever found in the country, with an estimated value of $38,000, despite using faulty equipment and arriving late to the search. The hobby of metal detecting has been gaining popularity, with enthusiasts drawn to the thrill of finding historical artifacts and treasures. While the excitement of discovering valuable items is a primary motivation, enthusiasts also find joy in connecting with the past and escaping the pressures of modern life.