Description
This exceptionally rare Vaceckia stephensi fossil ammonite is a beautiful and scientifically significant find from the Middle Jurassic Inferior Oolite Formation of the Jurassic Coast. Discovered on 30 April 2025 by our trusted team members, Alister and Alison, at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK, this specimen has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to highlight its preserved features.
The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube for sizing reference. This is a carefully selected collector-grade piece.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Species: Vaceckia stephensi (formally described by Buckman, 1927)
- Family: Otoitidae
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Geological Stage: Bajocian (Middle Jurassic)
- Formation: Inferior Oolite
- Zone: Stephanoceras Zone (associated)
- Biozone: Parkinsonia biozone (regionally relevant correlation)
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with oolitic carbonate sedimentation
- Morphology Features: Strongly ribbed, evolute shell with low whorl height and open umbilicus, faint keeling, and robust ornamentation typical of early Stephanoceratoidea
- Notable: Vaceckia stephensi is a very rare genus, seldom found in large, complete condition. This is a scientifically valuable and highly collectable ammonite from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Why Choose This Fossil?
- 100% genuine and legally sourced specimen
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Professionally cleaned and prepared by our in-house team
- Rare genus, ideal for collectors, researchers, or display
- Sourced from the globally recognised Jurassic Coast
Shipping & Handling:
- Professionally packed for safe delivery
- Tracked worldwide shipping available
Secure a rare and historically important ammonite fossil with this Vaceckia stephensi specimen—an impressive addition to any collection.
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