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Estimate $11,500
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A 'CONCRETED LUMP' OF GOLD, sand, iron and other debris from the sea bed, with gold coins imbedded. Fourteen Sovereigns visible, these uncleaned and so the dates and most mint marks not visible. One does show an 'S' mint mark and another has the appearance of a Sydney Mint, Australia reverse. Total weight 348 grams. A fascinating and if containing rare dated coins, possibly a very valuable souvenir from the Douro.
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