Nautilus - Fossilised shell - Cenoceras belmontense - 13 cm

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This naturally preserved Cenoceras belmontense nautilus is from the Lower Jurassic of France.

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Cenoceras belmontense, nautilus from the Early Jurassic of France, Middle Toarcian, 185 million years ago.
This large and superb nautilus is exposed on both faces, with its living chamber it has preserved all its original shell.
The two umbilici are fully exposed.
It measures 16 cm in diameter with a weight of 2 kg.
Its black color is natural and it has undergone no restoration.

Cenoceras belmontense, nautilus from the Early Jurassic of France, Middle Toarcian, 185 million years ago.
This large and superb nautilus is exposed on both faces, with its living chamber it has preserved all its original shell.
The two umbilici are fully exposed.
It measures 16 cm in diameter with a weight of 2 kg.
Its black color is natural and it 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
2 g
Height
13 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
305
Objects sold
100%
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