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RARE Fossil Ammonite Valangites valangites – Bathonian, Jurassic – Winberg, Germany – Certified – Alice Purnell Collection
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RARE Fossil Ammonite Valangites valangites – Bathonian, Jurassic – Winberg, Germany – Certified – Alice Purnell Collection

£120.00

RARE FOSSIL AMMONITE – VALANGITES VALANGITES – BATHONIAN STAGE, MIDDLE JURASSIC – WINBERG, GERMANY

This rare and beautifully preserved fossil is an example of Valangites valangites, a classic ammonite species from the Bathonian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, found near Winberg, Germany. A premium, hand-selected specimen from the Alice Purnell Collection, this fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity to guarantee its origin and scientific validity.

The fossil shown in the photographs is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is included in the photo to provide accurate sizing reference. The shell displays excellent preservation with clear morphological detail, ideal for collectors and educational display alike.

GEOLOGICAL & TAXONOMIC INFORMATION:

  • Species: Valangites valangites
  • Genus: Valangites
  • Geological Period: Middle Jurassic
  • Stage: Bathonian (approximately 168–166 million years ago)
  • Location: Winberg, Germany
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine environment; typically fine-grained limestones and calcareous muds
  • Family: Valanginitidae
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Class: Cephalopoda
  • Phylum: Mollusca

Note: This species should not be confused with the Lower Cretaceous Valanginian genus also known as “Valangites” in historic classification. In this context, the locality and age confirm a Jurassic assignment, likely due to a mislabel or historically broad taxonomic usage. Always cross-check with field notes or collections data where possible.

MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES:

  • Moderately involute shell with compressed whorls
  • Prominent ribbing, typically bifurcating along the flanks
  • Rounded venter
  • Clean suture lines where preserved
  • These features make it a highly attractive and scientifically significant example of mid-Jurassic ammonoid evolution.

NOTABLE FEATURES:

  • Rarely offered in private collections
  • Historically collected and curated under the Alice Purnell Collection
  • Clear diagnostic characteristics for ammonite classification
  • Perfect for educational, museum, or investment purposes
  • Comes with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Scale rule cube in photo for exact sizing reference

SUMMARY:

  • Species: Valangites valangites
  • Age: Bathonian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~168–166 Ma)
  • Locality: Winberg, Germany
  • Preservation: Excellent, with well-defined ribbing and morphology
  • Collection: Alice Purnell
  • Authenticity: 100% genuine with certificate
  • Photo Specimen: You receive the exact specimen in the photo

This rare ammonite specimen embodies the richness of Germany’s Jurassic marine deposits and offers an outstanding opportunity for any fossil enthusiast or academic collection.

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RARE FOSSIL AMMONITE – VALANGITES VALANGITES – BATHONIAN STAGE, MIDDLE JURASSIC – WINBERG, GERMANY

This rare and beautifully preserved fossil is an example of Valangites valangites, a classic ammonite species from the Bathonian Stage of the Middle Jurassic, found near Winberg, Germany. A premium, hand-selected specimen from the Alice Purnell Collection, this fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity to guarantee its origin and scientific validity.

The fossil shown in the photographs is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is included in the photo to provide accurate sizing reference. The shell displays excellent preservation with clear morphological detail, ideal for collectors and educational display alike.

GEOLOGICAL & TAXONOMIC INFORMATION:

  • Species: Valangites valangites
  • Genus: Valangites
  • Geological Period: Middle Jurassic
  • Stage: Bathonian (approximately 168–166 million years ago)
  • Location: Winberg, Germany
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental marine environment; typically fine-grained limestones and calcareous muds
  • Family: Valanginitidae
  • Superfamily: Perisphinctoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Class: Cephalopoda
  • Phylum: Mollusca

Note: This species should not be confused with the Lower Cretaceous Valanginian genus also known as “Valangites” in historic classification. In this context, the locality and age confirm a Jurassic assignment, likely due to a mislabel or historically broad taxonomic usage. Always cross-check with field notes or collections data where possible.

MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES:

  • Moderately involute shell with compressed whorls
  • Prominent ribbing, typically bifurcating along the flanks
  • Rounded venter
  • Clean suture lines where preserved
  • These features make it a highly attractive and scientifically significant example of mid-Jurassic ammonoid evolution.

NOTABLE FEATURES:

  • Rarely offered in private collections
  • Historically collected and curated under the Alice Purnell Collection
  • Clear diagnostic characteristics for ammonite classification
  • Perfect for educational, museum, or investment purposes
  • Comes with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Scale rule cube in photo for exact sizing reference

SUMMARY:

  • Species: Valangites valangites
  • Age: Bathonian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~168–166 Ma)
  • Locality: Winberg, Germany
  • Preservation: Excellent, with well-defined ribbing and morphology
  • Collection: Alice Purnell
  • Authenticity: 100% genuine with certificate
  • Photo Specimen: You receive the exact specimen in the photo

This rare ammonite specimen embodies the richness of Germany’s Jurassic marine deposits and offers an outstanding opportunity for any fossil enthusiast or academic collection.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

Germany

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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