Description
RARE Fossil NAUTILUS – NAUTILUS SICULUS – Toarcian, Jurassic – Ilminster, UK
📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜
✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)
📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images
⭐ Fossil Overview:
This is a rare and well-preserved nautilus fossil of Nautilus siculus, dating back to the Toarcian Stage of the Jurassic Period (~180 million years ago). It was discovered in Ilminster, United Kingdom, an area renowned for its exceptional fossil specimens from ancient Jurassic seas.
Nautiluses are extinct marine mollusks related to modern-day nautiluses, squids, and octopuses. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids have a simpler, more streamlined shell structure. This particular specimen boasts well-defined whorls, fine preservation, and a stunning natural display.
This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly sought after and hold significant paleontological value.
🦖 Geological & Scientific Details:
- Species: Nautilus siculus
- Group: Cephalopoda (Nautiloidea)
- Age: Toarcian, Early Jurassic (~180 Million Years Ago)
- Location: Ilminster, United Kingdom
- Formation: Toarcian deposits
- Preservation: Excellent, with visible shell structure and natural details
This fossil offers a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric marine life, showcasing the evolution of nautiloids during the Jurassic seas.
🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?
✔ RARE Nautilus Fossil – Sourced from Ilminster, UK
✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible
✔ Authentic Jurassic Fossil – 180-million-year-old prehistoric relic
✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays
✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value
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