Rare Baculites Bochianites Neocomianus Fossil Ammonite Upper Valanginian Italy – Alice Purnell Collection & Certificate

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a rare Baculites Bochianites Neocomianus fossil ammonite, identified as Upper Valanginian and associated with the Cretaceous Period. The specimen is associated with Italy and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, making it an appealing addition for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, geology students and natural history displays.

Baculites and Cretaceous Ammonites

Baculites is a recognised genus of extinct ammonite, belonging to the diverse group of marine cephalopods that lived during the Mesozoic Era. Unlike the familiar tightly coiled ammonites, Baculites is known for its distinctive straight or only minimally curved shell form. This unusual appearance makes Baculites particularly desirable among collectors who appreciate the variety of ammonite morphology and the evolutionary history of extinct marine life.

The Upper Valanginian forms part of the Early Cretaceous, a geological interval associated with significant diversification among marine organisms. Ammonites are especially valuable in palaeontology because their fossils can help scientists study ancient marine environments, evolutionary change and the relative ages of sedimentary rocks. The identification supplied for this piece places it within that important Cretaceous context.

Collector Interest

This fossil ammonite offers both visual appeal and educational value. Its identification as Baculites Bochianites Neocomianus gives collectors a specific name to research and reference, while the Upper Valanginian designation adds useful geological context. It can be displayed in a home collection, fossil cabinet, study, classroom or natural history-themed interior.

The association with Italy and the Alice Purnell Collection adds useful background for collectors interested in documented specimen groupings. The item is suitable for anyone building a collection focused on ammonites, Cretaceous fossils, extinct cephalopods or geological specimens.

Collection Details

From the Alice Purnell Collection.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Certificate and Authenticity

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

The certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil and is included with the specimen. Please review the photographs carefully for the most direct view of the actual piece, including its presentation and visible characteristics. This fossil can be incorporated into a labelled display alongside other ammonites, Cretaceous fossils and geological specimens, or kept as a focused example of the unusual Baculites form.