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Rare 8" Reineckia anceps Ammonite Fossil – Middle Callovian, Jurassic – La Grimaudière, Vienne, France – Alice Purnell Collection
Rare 8" Reineckia anceps Ammonite Fossil – Middle Callovian, Jurassic – La Grimaudière, Vienne, France – Alice Purnell Collection - Image 2
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Rare 8″ Reineckia anceps Ammonite Fossil – Middle Callovian, Jurassic – La Grimaudière, Vienne, France – Alice Purnell Collection

£240.00

This listing features a RARE 8″ Reineckia anceps Ammonite Fossil from the Middle Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period, approximately 164–163 million years ago, collected from La Grimaudière, in the Vienne region of France. This impressive fossil is part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection.

Reineckia anceps is a species of extinct ammonite, a marine mollusc closely related to modern squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish. Distinguished by its broad whorls and ribbed shell structure, Reineckia anceps belonged to a lineage of fast-swimming, predatory cephalopods that once roamed the warm shallow seas of the Jurassic world.

The Callovian Stage (Middle Jurassic) is known for its rich marine biodiversity. During this time, Europe was largely submerged under a shallow epicontinental sea. La Grimaudière, part of France’s fossiliferous belt, yields highly detailed marine invertebrate fossils, including bivalves, brachiopods, and ammonites like Reineckia.

This large 8-inch specimen showcases the ammonite’s characteristic ribbing and preserved coiling. It makes an excellent display fossil for collectors, educational institutions, or natural history enthusiasts. A piece like this is rarely seen on the open market.

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Reineckia anceps Ammonite
  • Age: Middle Callovian, Jurassic (~164–163 million years ago)
  • Location: La Grimaudière, Vienne, France
  • Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Geological Context: Marine limestone deposits from the Jurassic seaway
  • Size: Approx. 8 inches (see photo with scale cube = 1cm)
  • Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image provided shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. It has been hand-selected for quality and appearance and carefully photographed. While every effort is made to provide accurate measurements, slight variations may occur due to the irregular natural form of fossils.

Colour may vary slightly depending on lighting and device screen. Once this fossil is sold, this listing will be updated with a replacement specimen and new photos. We recommend saving or screenshotting the listing image upon purchase for your own records.

Add a remarkable 8″ Reineckia anceps ammonite to your fossil collection – an extraordinary relic from the Jurassic seas of France.

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This listing features a RARE 8″ Reineckia anceps Ammonite Fossil from the Middle Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period, approximately 164–163 million years ago, collected from La Grimaudière, in the Vienne region of France. This impressive fossil is part of the renowned Alice Purnell Collection.

Reineckia anceps is a species of extinct ammonite, a marine mollusc closely related to modern squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish. Distinguished by its broad whorls and ribbed shell structure, Reineckia anceps belonged to a lineage of fast-swimming, predatory cephalopods that once roamed the warm shallow seas of the Jurassic world.

The Callovian Stage (Middle Jurassic) is known for its rich marine biodiversity. During this time, Europe was largely submerged under a shallow epicontinental sea. La Grimaudière, part of France’s fossiliferous belt, yields highly detailed marine invertebrate fossils, including bivalves, brachiopods, and ammonites like Reineckia.

This large 8-inch specimen showcases the ammonite’s characteristic ribbing and preserved coiling. It makes an excellent display fossil for collectors, educational institutions, or natural history enthusiasts. A piece like this is rarely seen on the open market.

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Reineckia anceps Ammonite
  • Age: Middle Callovian, Jurassic (~164–163 million years ago)
  • Location: La Grimaudière, Vienne, France
  • Collection: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Geological Context: Marine limestone deposits from the Jurassic seaway
  • Size: Approx. 8 inches (see photo with scale cube = 1cm)
  • Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image provided shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. It has been hand-selected for quality and appearance and carefully photographed. While every effort is made to provide accurate measurements, slight variations may occur due to the irregular natural form of fossils.

Colour may vary slightly depending on lighting and device screen. Once this fossil is sold, this listing will be updated with a replacement specimen and new photos. We recommend saving or screenshotting the listing image upon purchase for your own records.

Add a remarkable 8″ Reineckia anceps ammonite to your fossil collection – an extraordinary relic from the Jurassic seas of France.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

France

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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