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Rare 13" Mammites wingi Fossil Ammonite Turonian Cretaceous France Penly Biville
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Rare 13″ Mammites wingi Fossil Ammonite Turonian Cretaceous France Penly Biville

Original price was: £360.00.Current price is: £288.00.

This is a rare Mammites wingi fossil ammonite, dating back to the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous period (~93-89 million years ago), discovered in Penly Biville S Mer, France. Mammites belong to the Acanthoceratidae family, a group of ammonites known for their ornate, ribbed shells with distinct tubercles (nodes) and strong whorls. This 13-inch specimen is a stunning example of the species, showcasing well-preserved growth lines and intricate shell ornamentation.

The Turonian stage represents a period of rapid ammonite evolution, where species like Mammites wingi thrived in warm, shallow marine environments. Fossils from this time provide insight into the diversity of ammonite species before their eventual decline in the Late Cretaceous.

This exceptional specimen is a must-have for collectors, researchers, and fossil enthusiasts due to its impressive size, rarity, and scientific significance.

Geological Information:

  • Formation: Cretaceous Marine Deposits
  • Stage: Turonian, Late Cretaceous (~93-89 million years old)
  • Location: Penly Biville S Mer, France
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine seafloor with fine-grained sedimentation

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Large 13″ ammonite with prominent ribbing and well-defined tubercles
  • Exceptional preservation, highlighting growth patterns and shell texture
  • Rare Late Cretaceous ammonite from France
  • Highly collectible due to its size, rarity, and scientific importance

Key Features:

  • Authentic Mammites wingi fossil ammonite
  • Rare and visually impressive specimen from the Turonian stage
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

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Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

Rare Mammites wingi Fossil Ammonite

This impressive fossil ammonite is identified as Mammites wingi and associated with the Turonian stage of the Cretaceous. The product name specifies a 13" specimen, making it a substantial display piece for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, natural history collections and geology-themed interiors. Its distinctive identification and rare designation give it strong appeal for collectors seeking a named Cretaceous ammonite rather than an unidentified fossil.

Geological Identification

Mammites wingi is presented as a Turonian, Cretaceous fossil ammonite. The Turonian is a recognised stage within the Cretaceous Period, a major interval of Earth history known for extensive marine environments and a rich fossil record. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopod molluscs related in a broad biological sense to modern squids, octopuses and nautiluses. Their commonly coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils associated with ancient marine sediments.

This specimen’s identification connects it with the fossil record of Cretaceous marine life. A named ammonite fossil can be an engaging educational object, offering an accessible way to explore palaeontology, stratigraphy and the history of extinct marine organisms. It is suitable for display in a study, office, museum-style cabinet, classroom or private geological collection.

Locality and Collection

The supplied locality is recorded as PENLY BIVILLE S MER, France. This French locality information is included as part of the specimen details and adds geological context for collectors documenting regional fossil material.

From the Alice Purnell Collection

The connection with the Alice Purnell Collection provides an additional point of interest for collectors who value specimens with a stated collection history. The specimen is offered as a display-ready collecting piece with its supplied identification and documentation.

Display and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s overall appearance, presentation and scale before purchase. The 13" description indicates a generously sized ammonite fossil intended to make a strong visual impression when displayed.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

The certificate wording provides accompanying documentation for the fossil and is included with the specimen. This makes the piece suitable for collectors who want a documented addition to a fossil display, as well as for gifting to anyone interested in ammonites, Cretaceous palaeontology or French geological material.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm

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