#50 • 116 Gram Alaskan Placer Gold Nugget

Part of December 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $10,750.00

Status: Sold

Category: Natural History

Large, natural gold nuggets of this quality are often highly sought after by collectors. Purity for this type of gold typically ranges from an estimated 80%-90% (around 19-22 karat), which is significantly higher than most gold jewelry. The collectible value is based on rarity, the aesthetics of shape and size, as well as their gold content. This and some of the other nuggets offered in our current auction were long-held in the private collection of a prominent Alaska geologist (since the 1970s) and are now proudly offered "fresh to the market" after decades of safety deposit box storage. This specimen measures approximately 2.5" long and weighs 116.07 grams, or 3.73 troy ounces.