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VERY RARE 7″ Coroniceras rotiforme Fossil Ammonite | Bucklandi Zone, Lower Sinemurian Jurassic | Stowey Bath Somerset UK
£600.00
A very rare and large 7-inch fossil ammonite: Coroniceras rotiforme from the Bucklandi Zone of the Lower Sinemurian Stage, Early Jurassic, collected from the classic fossil locality of Stowey near Bath, Somerset, England. This genuine specimen is a textbook example of an early Jurassic ammonite with significant scientific and display value.
This is the exact specimen you will receive, professionally photographed with a 1cm scale cube for full size reference. Please refer to the images for accurate dimensions and preservation.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite
- Species: Coroniceras rotiforme (originally described by S.S. Buckman)
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Lower Sinemurian (~199 to 196 million years ago)
- Zone: Bucklandi Zone (Early part of the Sinemurian Stage)
- Location: Stowey, near Bath, Somerset, UK
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environment with fine-grained clays and silts, part of the Lower Lias sequence
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Psiloceratoidea
- Family: Arietitidae
Morphological Features:
- Large, thick-shelled and laterally compressed form
- Strong, sinuous ribs crossing the flanks without bifurcation
- Deep umbilicus with prominent whorls
- Rounded venter, sometimes bearing a slight keel
- Shows characteristic Coroniceras early Jurassic suture lines and ribbing patterns
Notable Points:
- Coroniceras rotiforme is a rare and regionally restricted species used in detailed stratigraphic correlation of the Lower Lias
- Specimens of this size and preservation are extremely uncommon on the market
- The Bucklandi Zone is a crucial part of Sinemurian ammonite zonation and holds international significance in Jurassic biostratigraphy
Why This Fossil is a Standout Piece:
- Museum-quality ammonite with excellent preservation and diagnostic features
- Sourced from a classic UK Lower Jurassic locality
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity for verified provenance
- 100% genuine and ethically sourced
- A rare opportunity for collectors, researchers, or educational institutions
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Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description
A very rare and large 7-inch fossil ammonite: Coroniceras rotiforme from the Bucklandi Zone of the Lower Sinemurian Stage, Early Jurassic, collected from the classic fossil locality of Stowey near Bath, Somerset, England. This genuine specimen is a textbook example of an early Jurassic ammonite with significant scientific and display value.
This is the exact specimen you will receive, professionally photographed with a 1cm scale cube for full size reference. Please refer to the images for accurate dimensions and preservation.
Geological & Palaeontological Information:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite
- Species: Coroniceras rotiforme (originally described by S.S. Buckman)
- Geological Period: Jurassic
- Stage: Lower Sinemurian (~199 to 196 million years ago)
- Zone: Bucklandi Zone (Early part of the Sinemurian Stage)
- Location: Stowey, near Bath, Somerset, UK
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environment with fine-grained clays and silts, part of the Lower Lias sequence
- Order: Ammonitida
- Superfamily: Psiloceratoidea
- Family: Arietitidae
Morphological Features:
- Large, thick-shelled and laterally compressed form
- Strong, sinuous ribs crossing the flanks without bifurcation
- Deep umbilicus with prominent whorls
- Rounded venter, sometimes bearing a slight keel
- Shows characteristic Coroniceras early Jurassic suture lines and ribbing patterns
Notable Points:
- Coroniceras rotiforme is a rare and regionally restricted species used in detailed stratigraphic correlation of the Lower Lias
- Specimens of this size and preservation are extremely uncommon on the market
- The Bucklandi Zone is a crucial part of Sinemurian ammonite zonation and holds international significance in Jurassic biostratigraphy
Why This Fossil is a Standout Piece:
- Museum-quality ammonite with excellent preservation and diagnostic features
- Sourced from a classic UK Lower Jurassic locality
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity for verified provenance
- 100% genuine and ethically sourced
- A rare opportunity for collectors, researchers, or educational institutions
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