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Metalegoceras Fossil Ammonite Cut & Polished Lower Permian East Timor Indonesia
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Metalegoceras Fossil Ammonite Cut & Polished Lower Permian East Timor Indonesia

Original price was: £48.00.Current price is: £40.80.

Offered here is a genuine cut and polished ammonite fossil from the extinct genus Metalegoceras, dating to the Lower Permian period (~290 to 270 million years ago). This rare and beautifully preserved specimen originates from East Timor, Indonesia, a region known for yielding some of the most scientifically significant and visually striking marine fossils from the Permian.

Unlike Jurassic or Cretaceous ammonites, Metalegoceras belongs to a more ancient lineage of cephalopods that thrived long before the mass extinction that marked the end of the Permian. These ammonoids exhibit highly complex suture patterns and evolved forms well adapted to their warm, shallow marine environments.

This particular specimen has been expertly cut and polished, revealing the intricate internal chamber structures that once housed gas-filled compartments used for buoyancy. The result is a stunning fossil that highlights both the scientific importance and aesthetic beauty of ammonoid preservation.

The image includes a 1cm scale cube for accurate size reference. You will receive the exact fossil shown, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Details:

  • Species: Metalegoceras sp.
  • Fossil Type: Cut and polished ammonite
  • Geological Period: Lower Permian (~290–270 million years ago)
  • Location Found: East Timor, Indonesia
  • Preservation: Cut and polished to expose internal chamber structures
  • Size: See photo with 1cm scale cube for full dimensions
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine – Certificate of Authenticity included
  • Photo: The exact specimen photographed is the one you will receive

Scientific & Collector Significance: Metalegoceras is a classic representative of Permian ammonoids, which are rarer and geologically older than most commonly collected ammonites. Its presence in the fossil record helps scientists reconstruct marine environments of the Paleozoic era. The cut and polished preparation makes it an exceptional piece for fossil collectors, educators, and those interested in natural history art.

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Add a unique and ancient treasure to your collection with this cut and polished Metalegoceras ammonite fossil from the Permian seas of East Timor.

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Description

Metalegoceras Fossil Ammonite

This cut and polished fossil is identified as Metalegoceras, a Lower Permian ammonite fossil associated with East Timor, Indonesia. Its polished presentation makes it an appealing addition to a fossil collection, geological display, natural history cabinet, or educational setting. The specimen combines an important palaeontological identification with the distinctive visual character of a prepared fossil.

Lower Permian Geological Interest

The Lower Permian was an important interval in Earth’s history, following the Carboniferous and forming the earlier part of the Permian Period. Fossils from this interval are valued for the information they provide about ancient marine ecosystems, changing environments, and the development of extinct groups. Metalegoceras belongs to the ammonites, an extinct group of marine cephalopods known from the fossil record.

Ammonite Fossil Features

Ammonites lived in coiled shells divided internally into chambers. As the animal grew, new shell material was added along the outer edge, while the earlier chambers remained behind. These internal divisions, together with the shell’s coiled form, are among the features that make ammonite fossils especially recognisable and popular with collectors. Cutting and polishing a fossil can reveal internal structures and create a clearer view of the patterns preserved within the specimen.

The Metalegoceras identification gives this piece specific collector interest beyond the general category of ammonite. It is suitable for anyone interested in Lower Permian palaeontology, extinct marine life, fossil preparation, or the geological history represented by fossils from East Timor, Indonesia. The polished surface also makes it well suited to display where the fossil can be viewed from different angles under natural or indoor lighting.

Display and Collecting Uses

This fossil can be presented as part of an ammonite collection, a Permian fossil display, a geology-themed interior, or a natural history study area. It may also serve as a conversation piece for collectors who enjoy specimens with a defined geological age and genus-level identification. The cut and polished finish highlights the prepared character of the piece while retaining its interest as a genuine fossil specimen.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

Sizing Information

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and scale before purchase. The images are intended to show the actual item offered, including its cut and polished appearance.

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