Very Rare: Spathiceras Antipodeum Heteromorph Fossil Ammonite Lower Cenomanian

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a very rare Spathiceras antipodeum heteromorph fossil ammonite, identified as Lower Cenomanian, Cretaceous. Spathiceras antipodeum is a named ammonite fossil of significant interest to collectors who specialise in Cretaceous palaeontology, ammonites and unusual heteromorph forms. The supplied specimen is from the Texas Eagle Ford, USA, and is from the Alice Purnell Collection.

Geological Context

The Lower Cenomanian belongs to the early part of the Late Cretaceous, a major interval in Earth history when ammonites were widespread in marine environments. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopod molluscs related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their chambered shells are especially valuable to fossil collectors because they preserve a visible record of ancient marine life, shell development and evolutionary diversity.

Heteromorph ammonites are particularly sought after for their distinctive shell construction and departures from the tightly coiled form commonly associated with ammonites. This makes a Spathiceras antipodeum specimen an appealing addition to collections focused on unusual ammonite morphology, Cretaceous fossils or scientifically identified palaeontological material.

Locality and Collection

The specimen is associated with the Texas Eagle Ford, USA, and comes from the Alice Purnell Collection. Its Lower Cenomanian, Cretaceous identification gives it a clear geological position for cataloguing, educational use and display. It is well suited to fossil enthusiasts, ammonite collectors, geology students, museum-style displays and anyone interested in the diversity of Cretaceous marine fossils.

The combination of a named Spathiceras antipodeum identification, heteromorph ammonite classification and Lower Cenomanian age makes this an engaging specimen for study. It can be displayed as a distinctive natural-history object or incorporated into a wider collection of ammonites, heteromorph fossils and Cretaceous palaeontology.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

The certificate provides accompanying documentation for the specimen and makes it suitable for collectors who value clear presentation and authenticated fossil acquisitions.

Specimen Photography and Size

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please refer to the photographs for the complete visual presentation and sizing information before purchase. The images are intended to show the actual fossil offered in this listing, including its natural appearance and collector-display character.

Collector Interest

This Spathiceras antipodeum fossil ammonite offers strong appeal for collectors of rare ammonites, heteromorph ammonites, Lower Cenomanian fossils, Cretaceous geology and Texas Eagle Ford material. It also provides an accessible way to explore the history of marine cephalopods and the variety of shell forms that developed during the Cretaceous. The named identification and geological context make it a meaningful specimen for a personal fossil cabinet, teaching collection or focused ammonite display.