16th-century Chinese meteorite intrigued bidders at Holabird sale

Iron-nickel meteorite found in China in 1958 and believed to have fallen to Earth in 1516, $4,125
Iron-nickel meteorite found in China in 1958 and believed to have fallen to Earth in 1516, $4,125
Iron-nickel meteorite found in China in 1958 and believed to have fallen to Earth in 1516, $4,125

RENO, Nev. – A 288-pound iron-nickel meteorite found in China in 1958 and believed to have fallen to Earth in 1516 sold for $4,125 at a four-day Minerals Galore & Western Americana Auction held June 2-5 by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC.

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