^Lot 88 Large, natural gold nugget from Alaska, 484 grams, approx. 76% fine, nicknamed "The Big Cheese."

Large, natural gold nugget from Alaska, 484 grams, approx. 76% fine (est. 11.83 oz AGW), nicknamed "The Big Cheese." Approx. 3½" x 2" x 1". A sizable lump with smooth surfaces from eons of river-tumbling, slightly triangular in shape, with lots of quartz remaining on the exterior (looks like a giant cheese curd), making it seem like there is more quartz than there really is, but heavy in hand and very nice for display. Note: At $3400/oz spot price, assuming at least 99% of the weight is gold and not quartz, this nugget melts at around $39,800.