Four nuggets, ranging from one to four pennyweight, had been found originally. All four nuggets were found in a line about ten feet apart from each other.

So, I took the plunge. I decided on the maximum I would pay for the claim, then placed my bid. A day later I received a congratulations e-mail that I was the high bidder, and oh, by the way, send us your money.

Some ask if a prospector can collect an entire ounce in a day. It is possible; I’ve done it before.

There is always an overwhelming feeling when finding gold of any size, but one like this doesn’t come along very often.