Alaska's Largest Gold Nugget, the Centennial, Sold at Auction for $750,000

A miner discovered a massive gold and quartz specimen in Alaska in 1998, which was later recognized as the largest gold nugget ever found in the state. The piece, named the Alaska Centennial Nugget, weighs over twenty pounds and is considered an extraordinary geological find. After spending years in a private collection, the nugget was brought to auction in 2021. It ultimately sold for $750,000, reflecting both its rarity and historical significance.