Nautilus - Fossilised shell - Cenoceras belmontense - 13 cm

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Cenoceras belmontense nautilus from the Early Jurassic of France, conserved in natural condition, 1 g, 13 cm in height, authentic/original.

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Cenoceras belmontense, a nautilid from the Early Jurassic of France, 185 million years old.
This nautilid, exposed on both faces, has preserved a large part of its original shell.
The umbilici are fully exposed, septa visible in places.
It measures 13 cm in diameter and weighs 1.1 kg.
Its black color is natural and has undergone no restoration.

Cenoceras belmontense, a nautilid from the Early Jurassic of France, 185 million years old.
This nautilid, exposed on both faces, has preserved a large part of its original shell.
The umbilici are fully exposed, septa visible in places.
It measures 13 cm in diameter and weighs 1.1 kg.
Its black color is natural and has undergone no restoration.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Nautilus
Scientific name
Cenoceras belmontense
Country of origin
France
Geological period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
1 g
Height
13 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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