What happened to the Holtermann Nugget?

The Holtermann Nugget, discovered in 1872 in New South Wales, Australia, was one of the largest gold nuggets ever found, weighing approximately 286 kilograms (630 pounds). After its discovery by German prospector Bernhardt Holtermann, it was displayed in a Sydney exhibition and later sold to a private buyer. Eventually, the nugget was melted down, and its gold was used to create coins and other items. Today, only photographs and documentation remain to commemorate its historical significance.