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Magnificent and authentic fossil shell; both valves are present, which is not very common, a distant giant cousin of our beloved scallop, highly prized by gourmets. The specialists call it Gigantopecten restitutensis.

Magnifique et Authentique coquille fossile, les deux valves sont présentes ce qui n’ai pas très courant, lointaine cousine géante de notre coquille Saint-Jacques tant appréciée des fins gourmets.     

Les spécialistes la nomment Gigantopecten restitutensis.

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Fossil skeleton - 16 cm - 15.5 cm

Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

France

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Gigantopecten restitutensis, a fossil shell specimen with both valves, from the Neogene Miocene (23.03–5.33 million years ago), in a composed condition, 16 cm high by 15.5 cm wide, authentic/original.

Fossil skeleton - 16 cm - 15.5 cm

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Gigantopecten restitutensis, a fossil shell specimen with both valves, from the Neogene Miocene (23.03–5.33 million years ago), in a composed condition, 16 cm high by 15.5 cm wide, authentic/original.

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