Mato Grosso Gold Nugget (12.2868 oz), 382.2gm. 60x43mm. XRF analysis: 24k. According to consignor, found in 1959 at the Morro do Seminário (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil). Gold from Morro do Seminário in Cuiabá, Brazil, is historically significant due to its role in the 18th-century gold rush. This site in Mato Grosso contributed to the economic development of Cuiabá, attracting miners and settlers. Though large-scale mining has declined, the legacy of gold extraction remains a vital part of Cuiabá's history and identity. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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