Large gold nugget, ca. 1900
Large gold strikes were made on Anvil Creek, near what would become the city of Nome, Alaska. Nome area gold was often the size of rock salt or smaller, but a number of very large nuggets were also found. This photo shows a particularly large nugget found at claim No. 1 below Anvil. At the time, thi...
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| Summary: | Large gold strikes were made on Anvil Creek, near what would become the city of Nome, Alaska. Nome area gold was often the size of rock salt or smaller, but a number of very large nuggets were also found. This photo shows a particularly large nugget found at claim No. 1 below Anvil. At the time, this nugget was worth $320.00. Original title: From No. 1 below Anvil. Value 320 dollars 1 photographic print mounted on cardboard : gelatin, b&w; 13 x 18 cm. |
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