Boot Of Cortez Legendary Western Hemisphere Gold Nugget
Jun 12
1pm to 5pmTerms & Conditions
CRATE FIND RING 3 STARTS AT 10:00AM LOTS 3000-3999
BID FIND RING 2 STARTS AT 10:00AM LOTS 2000-2999
CHOICE FIND RING 1 STARTS AT 10:00AM LOTS 1000-1999
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PICK UP IS AS FOLLOWS...
ALL ITEMS BEING PICKED UP LOCALLY MUST BE DONE BY SUNDAY FOLLOWING THE AUCTION AT 3:00PM OTHERWISE STORAGE FEES WILL APPLY AT $10.00 PER DAY PER LOT.
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DEFAULT: In default the second highest bidder will be given the option to become the successful bidder at his/her last bid. The bidder in default will be responsible for the difference in the bids, or the entire amount of his/her bid should the second highest bidder not take the option to become the successful bidder. A service charge of 1½% per month, 18% APR, will be added to all overdue accounts. The bidder in default is also liable for all legal and collection fees.
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AUCTIONEER’S LIABILITY: If for any reason whatsoever the auctioneer fails to deliver an awarded lot, the auctioneer's sole liability shall be the return of any deposit or moneys paid on such non-delivered lot.
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Description & Details
This 383.10 Troy Ounce Gold Nugget Is The Largest Surviving Natural Gold Nugget Ever Found In The Western Hemisphere, Known As The " Boot Of Cortez" . One Of The Most Important Natural Gold Specimens Ever Discovered. Discovered In 1989 In The Remote Sonoran Desert Of Northern Mexico, The Legendary “ Boot Of Cortez” Stands As The Largest Surviving Natural Gold Nugget Ever Found In The Western Hemisphere. Unearthed By An Amateur Prospector Using A Basic Metal Detector, This Extraordinary Specimen Represents One Of The Most Remarkable Modern Gold Discoveries. The Finder reportedly A Local Rancher With No Formal Mining Background methodically Searched The Desert Terrain, Teaching Himself Metal Detecting Techniques Through Persistence And Trial. After Countless False Signals, His Detector Produced A Strong And Unusual Response. Excavation Revealed A Massive, Solid Gold Nugget Of Astonishing Size, Weighing Approximately 383.10 Troy Ounces (over 26 Pounds) And Measuring More Than 10 Inches In Height. Its Distinctive Natural Form, Resembling The Boot Of A Spanish Conquistador, Inspired The Name “ Boot Of Cortez,” A Reference To Hernán Cortés And The Enduring Legends Of Gold In The Americas. The Nugget Is Composed Primarily Of High-purity Gold With Minor Quartz And Silver Inclusions, Further Enhancing Its Geological And Aesthetic Significance. Shortly After Its Discovery, The Nugget Was Sold For A Modest Sum reportedly Around $30,000 before Rapidly Gaining Recognition As A Once-in-a-generation Find. Over Time, It Passed Through Several Prominent Collections, With Its Value Increasing Dramatically As Its Rarity And Historical Importance Became Widely Acknowledged. Unlike Many Historic Nuggets That Were Melted For Bullion, The Boot Of Cortez Was Preserved Intact, Allowing It To Achieve Global Recognition. It Has Been Exhibited At Major Institutions And Events, Including The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show And Museum Exhibitions Featuring Some Of The World’s Finest Mineral Specimens. In January 2008, The Nugget Achieved International Headlines When It Was Sold At Public Auction For Over $1.3 Million (4 X Gold Spot Value At The Time), Confirming Its Status Not Only As A Geological Marvel But Also As A Premier Collector’s Treasure. Today, The Boot Of Cortez Is Widely Regarded As A Symbol Of Modern Prospecting Success Proof That Extraordinary Discoveries Can Still Be Made With Determination, Patience, And A Measure Of Luck. Its Survival In Natural Form Makes It Exceptionally Rare, Placing It Among The Most Desirable And Historically Significant Gold Specimens Ever Offered To Collectors. Weight: 383.10 Troy Ounce. Dimensions: 10.75 In Height And 7.25 In In Width. Gold Content: up to 98% Purity. Pristine Condition, Maintaining Its Natural Form. We Have Had The Specimen Independently Re-weighed And Analyzed Using Modern Calibrated Equipment. The Current Measurement Is 383.10 Troy Ounces, Which Has Been Confirmed Using A Third Party Scale Certified By The State Of Arizona. Scale Was Zeroed With Existing Vessels Present. In Addition, The Specimen Has Undergone Third-party X-ray Fluorescence (xrf) Testing, Which Verified The Material To Be Approximately 98% Gold. Small Differences Between Historical And Current Weights Are Not Unusual For Objects Of This Size. Variations Can Result From Differences In Measurement Systems (troy Versus Avoirdupois), Rounding, Scale Calibration, Or Whether Any Supports Or Handling Materials Were Included At The Time Of Weighing.
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