RARE Paltechioceras auriolum Ammonite Fossil – Upper Sinemurian Jurassic – Radstock UK – COA Included

Description

For sale is a RARE Paltechioceras auriolum ammonite fossil, collected from St Peters Field, Radstock, United Kingdom, and dating to the Upper Sinemurian stage of the Jurassic period, approximately 196 to 190 million years ago. This exceptional specimen was preserved in the Gleviceras Limestone and comes from the Raricostatum Zone, a well-known stratigraphic interval valued by collectors and researchers alike.

This rare ammonite is part of the distinguished Alice Purnell Collection, renowned for its expertly selected and scientifically important fossil specimens. The fossil in the photo is the exact item you will receive, carefully chosen for its rarity, preservation, and scientific value.

Geological & Species Details:

• Species: Paltechioceras auriolum
• Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
• Age: Jurassic (Upper Sinemurian Stage)
• Zone: Raricostatum Zone
• Formation: Gleviceras Limestone
• Location: St Peters Field, Radstock, United Kingdom

Key Features:

• 100% Genuine Fossil – Includes our Certificate of Authenticity.
• Rare Species – Not often found on the open market.
• Excellent Preservation – Crisp shell detail and characteristic ribbing.
• From the Alice Purnell Collection – Highly respected fossil provenance.
• Ideal for Advanced Collectors, Display, or Study
• Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Refer to photo for precise measurements.

Paltechioceras auriolum is a distinctive and scientifically valuable ammonite species, often used in biostratigraphy due to its limited range. Specimens of this quality and provenance are seldom available and are highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike.

Secure this rare ammonite fossil today and own a remarkable piece of Early Jurassic marine history from the UK!