Massive Procheloniceras Ammonite Fossil

Name: Procheloniceras sp. aff. Albrechtiaustriae

Age: Lower Cretaceous (112 MA)

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 21 by 17.8 inches (about 80 pounds)

Location: Coastal Sahara Desert in Morocco

Code: AM23

Price: $895.00 - Sold


Procheloniceras AmmoniteThis is a truly massive marine fossil from the time of dinosaurs. Coming from Aptian-age limestone in Morocco, it dates to about 112 million years old. While the species has yet to be taxonomically described, as is the case for many Moroccan fossils, Procheloniceras is found in many localities worldwide (e.g., Texas, Hungary and France). Consequently, the genus is sometimes used as an index to mark the Aptian-Albian stage transition of the Lower Cretaceous.

Specimens of this enormous size are difficult to come by, and authentic specimens of such size are even harder to find. Procheloniceras is a favorite fossil within the local cottage industry to carve rather than dig and clean; a white chalky patina, lack of contrast between the shell cast and matrix and just a bit too much perfection betray such contrived specimens.

At 80 pounds and 21 inches across, this specimen will fit no existing fossil cabinet that I know of, but would certainly make a dominating and impressive display in a room, business lobby or even a, exterior garden.

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