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Rare Aegasteroceras saggitarium Ammonite Fossil – Lower Jurassic, Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, UK – Alice Purnell Collection
Rare Aegasteroceras saggitarium Ammonite Fossil – Lower Jurassic, Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, UK – Alice Purnell Collection - Image 2
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Rare Aegasteroceras saggitarium Ammonite Fossil – Lower Jurassic, Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, UK – Alice Purnell Collection

£120.00

This exceptionally rare ammonite fossil is a genuine specimen of Aegasteroceras saggitarium, a distinctive cephalopod species from the Lower Jurassic period, specifically the Obtusum Zone – Denotatus Subzone of the Frodingham Ironstone Formation. It was collected from Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, an area known for yielding important Early Jurassic marine fossils.

Aegasteroceras ammonites are recognised for their strong ribbing and prominent keel, features that reflect their hydrodynamic adaptations to life in ancient seas over 190 million years ago. These creatures were free-swimming predators related to modern squid and octopus, and their beautifully coiled shells have long fascinated paleontologists and collectors alike.

This particular fossil comes from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, a curated selection of high-quality and historically significant British fossils. The specimen has been carefully cleaned and preserved to showcase the fine structural details of the shell.

 

Item Details:

  • Species: Aegasteroceras saggitarium
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Lower Jurassic
  • Stratigraphy: Denotatus Subzone, Obtusum Zone
  • Formation: Frodingham Ironstone Formation
  • Location: Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK
  • Size: Approx. [Insert accurate size] – see photo with 1cm scale cube
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. The fossil has been hand-selected and professionally photographed to provide a true representation of size, form, and preservation. Slight variations in colour may occur due to lighting and screen settings. Once sold, the listing will be updated with a new unique item.

 

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – Sourced from the Esteemed Alice Purnell Collection

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This exceptionally rare ammonite fossil is a genuine specimen of Aegasteroceras saggitarium, a distinctive cephalopod species from the Lower Jurassic period, specifically the Obtusum Zone – Denotatus Subzone of the Frodingham Ironstone Formation. It was collected from Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, an area known for yielding important Early Jurassic marine fossils.

Aegasteroceras ammonites are recognised for their strong ribbing and prominent keel, features that reflect their hydrodynamic adaptations to life in ancient seas over 190 million years ago. These creatures were free-swimming predators related to modern squid and octopus, and their beautifully coiled shells have long fascinated paleontologists and collectors alike.

This particular fossil comes from the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, a curated selection of high-quality and historically significant British fossils. The specimen has been carefully cleaned and preserved to showcase the fine structural details of the shell.

 

Item Details:

  • Species: Aegasteroceras saggitarium
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Lower Jurassic
  • Stratigraphy: Denotatus Subzone, Obtusum Zone
  • Formation: Frodingham Ironstone Formation
  • Location: Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK
  • Size: Approx. [Insert accurate size] – see photo with 1cm scale cube
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. The fossil has been hand-selected and professionally photographed to provide a true representation of size, form, and preservation. Slight variations in colour may occur due to lighting and screen settings. Once sold, the listing will be updated with a new unique item.

 

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Prepared – Certificate of Authenticity Included – Sourced from the Esteemed Alice Purnell Collection

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

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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