Lot 201
First Atomic Bomb Test – "Trinitite" Fragment, A piece of original Trinitite from the world’s first Atomic test is included in this framed presentation along with a photograph of the blast. Provenance: On July 16, 1945 the first atomic bomb was detonated at the Trinity test site in the New Mexico desert. The blast generated a temperature of 10 million degrees Fahrenheit and the intense heat melted the desert sand into a light green glass-like substance which is now known as Trinitite. While it is no longer legal to acquire Trinitite from the original site small amounts collected prior to the restrictions are legal to own. This piece signifies the dramatic end to World War II’s Pacific conflict and the beginning of the age of Atomic energy.
Estimated Value $250 - 300
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| Realized $1,680 |
