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A Cut & Polished Permian Ammonite Metalegoceras Fossil, Lower Permian East Timor, Indonesia Certificate
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A Cut & Polished Permian Ammonite Metalegoceras Fossil, Lower Permian East Timor, Indonesia Certificate

Original price was: £60.00.Current price is: £51.00.

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 listing presents a cut and polished Permian ammonite fossil identified as Metalegoceras. The supplied identification also places it in the Lower Permian, an important interval within the early part of the Permian geological period. Its stated locality is East Timor, Indonesia. The polished presentation makes this fossil suitable for collectors who appreciate identifiable geological specimens, natural history displays and educational objects.

METAL EGOCERAS IDENTIFICATION

Metalegoceras is an ammonite identification. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their fossils are especially valued because the coiled shell form records the presence of these long-extinct marine animals in ancient geological deposits. As a fossil specimen, this piece provides a tangible connection to Permian palaeontology and the study of prehistoric marine life.

The term “Lower Permian” refers to the earlier portion of the Permian Period. The Permian is part of the Palaeozoic Era and followed the Carboniferous Period. Fossils from this interval are of interest to collectors because they represent life and environments from a major chapter in Earth history, long before the later Mesozoic marine ecosystems.

CUT AND POLISHED PRESENTATION

The specimen has been cut and polished, creating a finished display piece for a fossil cabinet, geological collection, study area or natural-history themed interior. Polished fossils are often selected for the way preparation presents the internal surfaces of the material while retaining the character of the original fossil. The final appearance, natural patterning and visible details should be assessed from the listing photographs.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

SIZE AND DISPLAY INFORMATION

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the scale and views provided in the images when assessing the specimen for a display, collection or gift. The photographs are intended to show the actual piece offered in this listing, including its cut and polished presentation.

COLLECTOR AND EDUCATIONAL INTEREST

This Lower Permian Metalegoceras fossil may appeal to ammonite collectors, fossil enthusiasts, geology students, palaeontology learners and anyone interested in ancient marine life. It can be used as a conversation piece when discussing ammonites, cephalopod evolution, fossil preservation and the geological history represented by the Permian Period. Its identification and stated East Timor, Indonesia locality add useful cataloguing information for a personal fossil collection.

AUTHENTICITY

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

The certificate wording is included with the specimen as stated above. The item is offered as a natural-history collectible and geological display specimen, with the supplied identification of Cut and Polished Permian Ammonite, Metalegoceras fossil and Lower Permian.

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