Description
This is a truly RARE 10.5-inch Proplanulites koenegi fossil ammonite, collected from Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, UK, and dating back to the Lower Callovian stage of the Jurassic period, approximately 165 to 161 million years ago. This exceptional specimen is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, and is a striking addition to any advanced palaeontological or natural history collection.
The Proplanulites genus is part of the Ammonitida order, known for their smooth, planispiral shells. This particular specimen, Proplanulites koenegi, is a large and remarkably well-preserved example, showcasing the gentle whorls and subtle ornamentation characteristic of the species. Its size and preservation make it a true collector’s piece.
Ammonites were extinct marine molluscs closely related to modern-day squid and octopuses. They thrived in Earth’s oceans from the Devonian through to the end of the Cretaceous period and are among the most iconic and widely recognised fossils due to their elegant spiral form. Their shells, often preserved in fine marine sediments, provide critical information about Jurassic marine environments and biostratigraphy.
This fossil was discovered in sedimentary rocks laid down during the Callovian, a stage known for rich marine fauna. The region of Ashton Keynes in Wiltshire is particularly noted for its Jurassic exposures, offering rare opportunities to recover such magnificent and sizeable specimens.
Item Details:
- Specimen: Proplanulites koenegi (Ammonite)
- Age: Lower Callovian Stage, Jurassic Period (c. 165–161 million years ago)
- Location: Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- Size: 10.5 inches
- Collection: From the Alice Purnell Collection
- Scale Reference: Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm (please see photo)
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
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Own a genuine piece of Britain’s Jurassic heritage with this rare and impressive 10.5″ Proplanulites koenegi ammonite—an extraordinary fossil that beautifully captures the ancient marine life of the Callovian seas.







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