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

Original price was: £31.20.Current price is: £26.52.

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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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This listing presents a cut and polished Permian ammonite fossil identified as Metalegoceras. The specimen is additionally identified as Lower Permian and is associated in the supplied product details with East Timor, Indonesia. Its polished presentation makes it suitable for fossil collectors, geological displays, educational collections and natural history décor.

FOSSIL IDENTIFICATION

Metalegoceras is the supplied identification for this ammonite fossil. Ammonites are extinct marine cephalopod mollusks known from the fossil record for their coiled shells and chambered construction. Although commonly called ammonites in the collecting market, these fossils belong to an extinct group of cephalopods rather than to modern shelled animals. Their fossil record provides an important window into ancient marine life and the changing history of cephalopod groups.

The Lower Permian designation places this fossil within the early part of the Permian Period, a significant interval in Earth history that followed the Carboniferous and preceded the later Mesozoic eras. A Permian ammonite therefore represents a deep-time specimen from an ancient marine world. The combination of the Metalegoceras identification and Lower Permian designation gives this piece clear interest for collectors who organise specimens by geological age and fossil group.

CUT AND POLISHED PRESENTATION

Cutting and polishing a fossil creates a finished display surface that allows the material to be presented as a decorative and study specimen. The polished finish gives the piece a refined appearance for display in a cabinet, office, study, classroom or home collection. It also makes this fossil an appealing choice for collectors who enjoy specimens that combine palaeontological significance with a prepared presentation.

Because ammonites have a coiled, chambered shell structure, prepared ammonite fossils are often collected for the way their form records the growth of an ancient cephalopod. The exact visual character of this specimen should be assessed from the listing photographs, which show the actual piece offered for purchase.

COLLECTOR AND DISPLAY USE

This Metalegoceras fossil can be added to a Permian collection, an ammonite collection, a fossil cabinet or a broader geological teaching set. It offers a tangible way to discuss extinct marine life, geological time and the preservation of ancient organisms. Its cut and polished format also suits collectors seeking a display-ready fossil rather than an unprepared field specimen.

LOCATION AND GEOLOGICAL DETAILS

The supplied specimen details state: East Timor, Indonesia. The supplied geological identification is Lower Permian, and the fossil identification is Metalegoceras. These details are presented as provided for this specimen and are the key classification information for cataloguing and display.

AUTHENTICITY AND PHOTOGRAPHS

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

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review all listing images carefully for the specimen’s complete visual presentation and scale before purchase.

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