Rarest fossil seahorse - Fossil mortality plate - HIPPOCAMPUS - 207 mm - 113 mm (No Reserve Price)

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Specimen: Rarissimo Cavalluccio marino Fossile; Scientific name: HIPPOCAMPUS; from France, Neogene–Pliocene (5.33–2.58 Ma), natural condition; weight 540 g; dimensions 207 × 113 × 16 mm.

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This extraordinary seahorse fossil of the species *Hippocampus* comes from the Pliocene epoch and is a true masterpiece of nature. Measuring 206 x 113 x 15 mm, it represents not only an exceptional testament to evolutionary history but also a piece of absolute rarity, originating from Italy.

Fossilized seahorses are considered among the most legendary finds in paleontology: their rarity places them above almost all other fossils. This particular specimen comes from a locality where very few specimens have emerged worldwide, making it a unique and unrepeatable piece.

The beauty and allure of a fossil like this go beyond its appearance: it represents a snapshot of marine life from millions of years ago, where the seahorse, already a symbol of delicacy and mystery, inhabited the ancient oceans that covered our land.

Kire Minerals is honored to present such an exceptional fossil, capable of enchanting collectors and enthusiasts with its incredible rarity and extraordinary beauty. A treasure that transports those who observe it to a distant time, among the waves of the past.

This extraordinary seahorse fossil of the species *Hippocampus* comes from the Pliocene epoch and is a true masterpiece of nature. Measuring 206 x 113 x 15 mm, it represents not only an exceptional testament to evolutionary history but also a piece of absolute rarity, originating from Italy.

Fossilized seahorses are considered among the most legendary finds in paleontology: their rarity places them above almost all other fossils. This particular specimen comes from a locality where very few specimens have emerged worldwide, making it a unique and unrepeatable piece.

The beauty and allure of a fossil like this go beyond its appearance: it represents a snapshot of marine life from millions of years ago, where the seahorse, already a symbol of delicacy and mystery, inhabited the ancient oceans that covered our land.

Kire Minerals is honored to present such an exceptional fossil, capable of enchanting collectors and enthusiasts with its incredible rarity and extraordinary beauty. A treasure that transports those who observe it to a distant time, among the waves of the past.

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Number of items
1
Specimen
Rarest fossil seahorse
Scientific name
HIPPOCAMPUS
Country of Origin
France
Geological Period
Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
540 g
Height
207 mm
Width
113 mm
Depth
16 mm
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Objects sold
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