RARE: Paracymatoceras hillii Fossil Nautilus – Albian, Cretaceous – Texas, USA – Alice Purnell Collection – 100% Genuine with Certificate

Description

Offered here is a rare and scientifically important fossil nautilus of the species Paracymatoceras hillii from the Albian stage of the Lower Cretaceous period, dated to approximately 113 to 100.5 million years ago. This exceptional specimen was found in Texas, USA, and comes from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, known for its meticulously catalogued, museum-grade fossil specimens.

Paracymatoceras hillii represents a genus of extinct nautiloid cephalopods that closely resemble modern nautiluses in shell shape but differ in suture complexity and internal chamber arrangement. These marine animals used gas-filled chambers within their coiled shells to control buoyancy and likely fed on small marine organisms while drifting through warm Cretaceous seas.

This fossil specimen displays excellent preservation of the shell’s coiling, form, and suture lines, making it both a valuable research piece and a stunning display item.

Geological Context: The Albian Stage of the Lower Cretaceous was a time of widespread shallow seas across what is now North America. These seas supported an abundance of marine life, including ammonites, nautiloids, bivalves, and marine reptiles. Fossiliferous sites in Texas have long been prized for their richness and exceptional preservation of marine fauna. Specimens like this Paracymatoceras provide crucial insights into nautiloid diversity and palaeoecology during the Cretaceous.

Key Details:

• Species: Paracymatoceras hillii (Fossil Nautilus)
• Fossil Type: Extinct marine nautiloid cephalopod
• Age: Albian Stage, Lower Cretaceous (~113–100.5 million years ago)
• Location Found: Texas, USA
• Provenance: From the Alice Purnell Collection
• Condition: Excellent preservation with clear spiral form and original shell detail
• Authenticity: 100% genuine fossil, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• Scale: See photo with 1cm rule square/cube for accurate sizing
• Photo: The exact specimen shown is what you will receive

Scientific & Collector Value: Fossil nautiloids are significantly rarer than ammonites, and examples like Paracymatoceras hillii are especially valuable due to their scientific use in biostratigraphy and their visual similarity to modern-day nautiluses. This specimen’s association with the Alice Purnell Collection adds an extra layer of provenance and trust, making it highly desirable for collectors, educators, and researchers.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to own a rare and well-preserved Paracymatoceras hillii nautilus fossil from the Albian of Texas, USA—a true collector’s piece from the world-famous Alice Purnell Collection.