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

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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Description

CUT AND POLISHED PERMIAN AMMONITE FOSSIL

This distinctive cut and polished fossil is identified as Metalegoceras, a Permian ammonite fossil from the Lower Permian. The polished presentation reveals the internal fossil pattern and makes this specimen suitable for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, natural history displays and educational collections. Its combination of a named ammonite identification, Permian age and polished finish gives it strong appeal as both a display piece and a study specimen.

IDENTIFICATION AND GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

Metalegoceras is an ammonite identification associated with the Permian, an important period in Earth’s geological history. Ammonites were marine cephalopods with coiled shells, and their fossilised remains are valued by collectors because they provide a direct connection to ancient marine environments and the history of life. The supplied identification places this specimen within the Lower Permian, an early part of the Permian Period.

The Permian is widely recognised as a major geological interval that followed the Carboniferous and preceded the Triassic. Fossils from this period are of particular interest because they represent marine and terrestrial ecosystems before the end-Permian biological crisis. As a named Metalegoceras specimen, this fossil is an attractive addition to collections focused on ammonites, Permian palaeontology or global fossil history.

ORIGIN AND COLLECTOR INTEREST

This specimen is associated with East Timor, Indonesia. Fossils connected with this region are sought after by collectors interested in geological material from Southeast Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific area. The East Timor locality adds geographic interest to the specimen while the Lower Permian identification provides its geological context.

The cut and polished finish is intended to present the fossil clearly for viewing. It can be displayed in a personal fossil cabinet, used as a conversation piece, or incorporated into a classroom, museum-style or natural history presentation. The specimen is also suitable for collectors building a themed selection of ammonites, Permian fossils or internationally sourced geological specimens.

PHOTOGRAPH 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, visible patterning and overall appearance. The images are provided to show the actual collectible offered rather than a stock representative example.

AUTHENTICITY

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

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