Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Gold Nugget


Collection    John Betts

Description    Rounded nugget of Gold found by panning in the Swift River, the most prolific gold locality in Maine. The source of the Gold is still unknown, but it is believed to have come from a glacial source that originated in Canada. Weight: 7.20 grains.

Locality            East Branch of the Swift River, Byron, Oxford County, Maine
Dimensions    7.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 mm.
Specimen Grade B

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