Rare Proplanulites Majesticus Fossil Ammonite 16 Inch Lower Callovian Jurassic UK

Description

Rare Proplanulites Majesticus Fossil Ammonite

This distinctive fossil specimen is identified as Proplanulites majesticus, a rare ammonite from the Lower Callovian stage of the Jurassic. With an impressive listed size of 16 inches, it offers strong visual presence for a fossil collection, geological display, study cabinet, or natural history interior. The specimen is associated with Latton, United Kingdom, and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection.

Identification and Geological Context

Proplanulites majesticus is an ammonite, belonging to an extinct group of marine cephalopods that lived in ancient seas. Ammonites are recognised for their coiled shell form and chambered internal structure. As the animal grew, the shell was divided into successive chambers, with the living animal occupying the newest chamber. These fossils are valued by collectors for their combination of biological history, geological significance, and sculptural form.

The stated geological age is Lower Callovian, Jurassic. The Callovian is a Middle Jurassic stage, placing this fossil within an important interval of Jurassic marine history. Ammonite identifications are especially valuable in palaeontology because their evolutionary changes and widespread distribution can help specialists compare rocks and geological sequences across different regions. The name Proplanulites majesticus provides a precise identification for collectors and enthusiasts interested in Jurassic ammonites and stratigraphically significant fossil material.

Collection and Display

This fossil is from the Alice Purnell Collection and is presented as a substantial 16-inch specimen. Its scale makes it suitable for prominent display in a private fossil collection, study, office, library, museum-style cabinet, or educational setting. It may also appeal to collectors specialising in Jurassic fossils, ammonites, Callovian material, or British geological specimens.

The location supplied for this item is Latton, United Kingdom. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for this fossil specimen. A hand-signed certificate can be retained with the piece as part of its collection records and may be useful when cataloguing the item for personal, educational, or display purposes.

Collector Appeal

Rarely encountered named ammonites such as Proplanulites majesticus can add specialist interest to a Jurassic fossil collection. This specimen combines a named ammonite identification, Lower Callovian age, British location reference, substantial 16-inch size, and association with the Alice Purnell Collection. It is well suited to buyers seeking a statement fossil with clear geological context and a documented presentation.