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8" Rare Cymatoceras Nautilus Fossil – Toarcian, Jurassic – Dordogne, France – Authentic Fossil with Certificate – Alice Purnell Collection
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8″ Rare Cymatoceras Nautilus Fossil – Toarcian, Jurassic – Dordogne, France – Authentic Fossil with Certificate – Alice Purnell Collection

Original price was: £240.00.Current price is: £216.00.

Presenting a RARE 8″ Fossil Nautilus (Cymatoceras) from the Toarcian Stage of the Early Jurassic Period, approximately 182 to 174 million years ago. This exceptional specimen was discovered in Dordogne, France, a region known for its Jurassic marine deposits, and comes from the celebrated Alice Purnell Collection.

Cymatoceras is an extinct genus of nautiloid cephalopods, known for their thick, rounded, and ornamented shells. These marine animals are related to modern-day nautiluses and were free-swimming predators of the ancient oceans. Cymatoceras is distinguished from other nautiloids by its more globular shape and strong ribbing, which adds to its visual appeal as a fossil display specimen.

The Toarcian Stage, part of the Early Jurassic, was characterised by widespread shallow seas teeming with marine life. The sedimentary limestone of Dordogne provided excellent fossil preservation, allowing rare finds like this Cymatoceras to be unearthed with their detail intact.

This 8-inch fossil is a stunning example, showing excellent definition of the shell structure and form. It serves as both a beautiful display piece and an important palaeontological specimen for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of natural history.

 

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Cymatoceras Nautilus
  • Age: Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~182–174 million years ago)
  • Location: Dordogne, France
  • Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Fossil Type: Nautiloid Cephalopod
  • Size: Approx. 8 inches (see scale cube = 1cm in photo)
  • Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: You will receive the exact specimen pictured. It has been carefully hand-selected and photographed for accurate representation. Due to the natural variation in fossil shape, slight discrepancies in measurements may occur. Colour may also vary depending on lighting conditions and screen display.

Once this item is sold, a replacement specimen will be listed with updated photos and sizing. We recommend saving a screenshot of the listing for your records.

 

Add a rare and beautifully preserved Jurassic Cymatoceras fossil to your collection today – a genuine relic from Earth’s ancient oceans.

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Presenting a RARE 8″ Fossil Nautilus (Cymatoceras) from the Toarcian Stage of the Early Jurassic Period, approximately 182 to 174 million years ago. This exceptional specimen was discovered in Dordogne, France, a region known for its Jurassic marine deposits, and comes from the celebrated Alice Purnell Collection.

Cymatoceras is an extinct genus of nautiloid cephalopods, known for their thick, rounded, and ornamented shells. These marine animals are related to modern-day nautiluses and were free-swimming predators of the ancient oceans. Cymatoceras is distinguished from other nautiloids by its more globular shape and strong ribbing, which adds to its visual appeal as a fossil display specimen.

The Toarcian Stage, part of the Early Jurassic, was characterised by widespread shallow seas teeming with marine life. The sedimentary limestone of Dordogne provided excellent fossil preservation, allowing rare finds like this Cymatoceras to be unearthed with their detail intact.

This 8-inch fossil is a stunning example, showing excellent definition of the shell structure and form. It serves as both a beautiful display piece and an important palaeontological specimen for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of natural history.

 

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Cymatoceras Nautilus
  • Age: Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~182–174 million years ago)
  • Location: Dordogne, France
  • Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Fossil Type: Nautiloid Cephalopod
  • Size: Approx. 8 inches (see scale cube = 1cm in photo)
  • Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: You will receive the exact specimen pictured. It has been carefully hand-selected and photographed for accurate representation. Due to the natural variation in fossil shape, slight discrepancies in measurements may occur. Colour may also vary depending on lighting conditions and screen display.

Once this item is sold, a replacement specimen will be listed with updated photos and sizing. We recommend saving a screenshot of the listing for your records.

 

Add a rare and beautifully preserved Jurassic Cymatoceras fossil to your collection today – a genuine relic from Earth’s ancient oceans.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

France

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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