Magnificent pyritized ammonite Hildoceras bifrons (Bruguière, 1789) - Fossilised animal (No reserve price)

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Original pyritized Hildoceras bifrons ammonite specimen from the Unterjura (Mid Toarcian, about 180 million years ago), restored on its grey marl matrix, with brilliant metallic luster and excellent aesthetics.

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Species: Hildoceras bifrons
Era: Early Jurassic, Middle Toarcian (about 180 million years ago)
Locality: Le Clapier, Aveyron Department, Occitanie Region, France
Preservation: Pyritized on matrix, finely prepared
Condition: Excellent aesthetics with brilliant metallic luster and superb substance
Richness of detail: The complex, delicate suture line is sharply etched on the gold-glittering rock matrix.
Presentation: The ammonite sits aesthetically exposed on its original gray clay-marl matrix. (After preparation, professionally re-mounted)
Size: approx. 9.1 x 6.9 x 4.55 cm; Ammonite: approx. 3.6 x 3.06 cm
Shipping: The shipment is handled carefully and shock-proof packed with tracking.

Species: Hildoceras bifrons
Era: Early Jurassic, Middle Toarcian (about 180 million years ago)
Locality: Le Clapier, Aveyron Department, Occitanie Region, France
Preservation: Pyritized on matrix, finely prepared
Condition: Excellent aesthetics with brilliant metallic luster and superb substance
Richness of detail: The complex, delicate suture line is sharply etched on the gold-glittering rock matrix.
Presentation: The ammonite sits aesthetically exposed on its original gray clay-marl matrix. (After preparation, professionally re-mounted)
Size: approx. 9.1 x 6.9 x 4.55 cm; Ammonite: approx. 3.6 x 3.06 cm
Shipping: The shipment is handled carefully and shock-proof packed with tracking.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Magnificent pyritized ammonite Hildoceras bifrons (Bruguière, 1789)
Country of origin
France
Geological period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Restored
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
Private

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