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OPPELIA SUBCOSTATA Ammonite Fossil Lower Oxfordian Jurassic Calvados France, Alice Purnell Collection

OPPELIA SUBCOSTATA Ammonite Fossil Lower Oxfordian Jurassic Calvados France, Alice Purnell Collection

Name: OPPELIA SUBCOSTATA Ammonite Fossil Lower Oxfordian Jurassic Calvados France, Alice Purnell Collection
Brand: SilverGeo
SKU: AF0059
Price: 9.60 GBP
Availability: InStock

Original price was: £12.00.Current price is: £9.60.

This listing showcases a Oppelia subcostata ammonite fossil from the Oxfordian stage of the Jurassic period, discovered in the fossil-rich region of Calvados, France. This rare and beautifully preserved specimen dates back over 160 million years, providing a unique glimpse into the ancient marine ecosystems of the Jurassic seas.

The Oppelia subcostata is an ammonite species renowned for its distinctive, finely ribbed shell and tightly coiled structure. This specimen has been expertly preserved, capturing the intricate details of its morphology, making it both scientifically significant and visually stunning.

This fossil is part of the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious private collections of ammonites in the world. Fossils from this collection are celebrated for their quality, authenticity, and historical importance, making them highly sought after by collectors and paleontologists.

Key Details:

Species: Oppelia subcostata (ammonite)
Age: Oxfordian, Jurassic (~157-163 million years old)
Location: Calvados, France
Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection

This fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its authenticity and value. The exact specimen you will receive is shown in the photos, with a scale rule featuring 1cm squares included for accurate size reference.

This ammonite fossil is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, a valuable educational resource, or a striking display piece that highlights the incredible biodiversity of Earth’s prehistoric history. Its rarity, provenance, and exceptional preservation make it a must-have for fossil enthusiasts and collectors.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a rare and scientifically important ammonite fossil with impeccable provenance from the world-renowned Alice Purnell Collection. Order today to secure this extraordinary piece for your collection!

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SKU: AF0059 Category: French Ammonites

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents an OPPELIA SUBCOSTATA ammonite fossil identified as Lower Oxfordian, Jurassic, from Calvados, France. The specimen is a genuine fossil and an appealing addition to collections focused on ammonites, Jurassic palaeontology, historical geology and natural history. Its identification, geological interval and locality are supplied as part of the specimen information.

Geological Context

The Lower Oxfordian belongs to the Jurassic Period, a major interval of Earth history associated with extensive marine environments and a rich fossil record. Ammonites are extinct marine cephalopods known primarily from their coiled shells, which have made them especially important to fossil collectors and students of palaeontology. Their fossils are valued both for their natural history significance and for the information they contribute to the study of ancient marine rocks.

OPPELIA SUBCOSTATA

The name OPPELIA SUBCOSTATA identifies the ammonite represented by this fossil. As an ammonite specimen, it offers a direct connection to Jurassic marine life and the long history of fossil collecting. The supplied identification and Lower Oxfordian age make it suitable for display alongside other Jurassic fossils, ammonites and geological specimens. It may also be of interest to collectors who specialise in French fossils or specimens from Calvados.

Locality and Collection History

This specimen is from Calvados, France. It is also described as being from the Alice Purnell Collection, providing a named collection association for collectors who value the history and documentation connected with their specimens.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

The certificate wording is included exactly as supplied and provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil. Please retain the certificate with the specimen as part of its collection record.

Photographs and Sizing

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 visual details and scale information before purchase. The photographs are intended to present the actual fossil offered in this listing rather than a representative image.

Display and Collecting

An OPPELIA SUBCOSTATA ammonite fossil can be displayed in a personal fossil collection, geological cabinet, study, classroom or natural-history themed interior. Its combination of a named ammonite identification, Lower Oxfordian Jurassic context and Calvados, France locality makes it a distinctive educational and decorative specimen. The fossil may appeal to ammonite collectors, Jurassic fossil enthusiasts, geology students, museum-style display builders and anyone interested in the preserved evidence of ancient marine life.

Additional information

Weight	0.1 g
Dimensions	10 × 10 × 10 cm

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