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Cut & Polished Permian Ammonite Metalegoceras Fossil Lower Permian East Timor, Indonesia | Genuine Specimen
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Cut & Polished Permian Ammonite Metalegoceras Fossil Lower Permian East Timor, Indonesia | Genuine Specimen

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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

Permian Ammonite Fossil

This cut and polished fossil is identified as Metalegoceras, a Permian ammonite from the Lower Permian. Its prepared surface presents the fossil in a display-friendly format, making it suitable for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational collections and natural-history décor. The supplied locality is East Timor, Indonesia.

Identification and Geological Context

Metalegoceras is an ammonite identification associated with the Permian Period. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable forms in the fossil record, and their remains are widely studied for understanding ancient marine life and geological time.

The Lower Permian represents the earlier part of the Permian Period. Fossils from this interval are of interest to collectors because they document marine organisms living during an important stage in Earth history. This specimen is presented specifically as a Lower Permian Metalegoceras fossil, with the cut and polished finish allowing the fossil material to be appreciated as a geological display piece.

Cut and Polished Display

Cutting and polishing are commonly used to reveal and enhance the visible structure of a fossil. The finished surface is intended to show the specimen clearly while providing an attractive presentation for a cabinet, study area, classroom, office or home display. The ammonite form gives this piece strong visual appeal, while the named identification and Lower Permian designation add educational and collecting interest.

This is a genuine fossil specimen rather than a reproduction or decorative imitation. It can be incorporated into a collection focused on ammonites, Permian fossils, palaeontology, historical geology or polished natural specimens. The specimen may also serve as a conversation piece for anyone interested in extinct marine life and the deep geological history represented by fossilised shells.

Photographs and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and overall appearance. Because this listing represents the actual fossil shown, the images are an important part of evaluating the piece before purchase.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

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