Esiceras fascigerum Ammonite Fossil Upper Toarcian Germany Genuine Display COA Jurassic Hesselvangen Collector Specimen
£ 60.00
GENUINE ESICERAS FASCIGERUM AMMONITE FOSSILThis listing is for a genuine Esiceras fascigerum ammonite fossil from the Upper
Toarcian, collected from Hesselvangen, Germany. This is a carefully chosen fossil specimen, selected for its natural character, geological interest, and appeal as a collectable Jurassic ammonite. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the fossil’s preservation, shape, colour, matrix, surface detail, and overall appearance before purchase. For full sizing, please see the photo.This fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIESEsiceras fascigerum is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. Ammonites lived in coiled, chambered shells and were among the most successful marine animals of the Mesozoic Era. Their shells were divided internally into chambers, which helped with buoyancy, while the living animal occupied the final body chamber. As the ammonite grew, it added new shell material in a spiral form, producing the distinctive coiled shape so highly valued by fossil collectors today.Ammonites are especially important in palaeontology because they evolved rapidly and were widely distributed through ancient seas. This makes many ammonite species useful for identifying and comparing rock layers of the same geological age. A specimen of Esiceras fascigerum from the Upper Toarcian is therefore not only an attractive natural history display fossil, but also a piece connected to the scientific study of Jurassic marine life and stratigraphy. UPPER TOARCIAN JURASSIC GEOLOGYThis ammonite dates from the Upper Toarcian Stage of the Lower Jurassic, making it approximately 174 to 182 million years old. The Toarcian was an important interval in Early Jurassic geological history, with extensive shallow seas covering large parts of what is now Europe. These seas supported a rich marine ecosystem including ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, fish, and marine reptiles.The rocks that preserve fossils such as Esiceras fascigerum were formed from sediments deposited on ancient sea floors. Fine muds, silts, and calcareous material gradually accumulated over the remains of marine organisms. When ammonite shells settled onto the seabed, some were quickly buried, protecting them from total destruction. Over millions of years, mineral-rich groundwater, pressure, compaction, and natural chemical processes transformed these once-living shells into fossils. HESSELVANGEN, GERMANY LOCALITYThis specimen comes from Hesselvangen, Germany, a European locality associated with Jurassic fossil-bearing deposits. German Jurassic ammonites are popular with collectors because they represent a rich and well-studied part of Europe’s ancient marine fossil record. Fossils from this region help illustrate the environments that existed when much of Europe was covered by warm epicontinental seas during the Early Jurassic.A fossil ammonite from Hesselvangen offers collectors a genuine connection to this prehistoric marine world. It is ideal for those interested in German fossils, Jurassic ammonites, Toarcian fossils, European geology, and scientifically labelled natural history specimens. SHELL FORM AND NATURAL FEATURESEsiceras ammonites display the classic planispiral coiled shell form typical of many Jurassic ammonites. The shell would have grown around a central coil, with each new whorl recording part of the animal’s life history. Ribbing, whorl shape, shell curvature, and surface ornament are all important features used when studying ammonite fossils. These natural details give ammonites their distinctive character and make each specimen unique.As a genuine fossil, this specimen may show natural features such as mineral staining, matrix attachment, ancient wear, weathered areas, small chips, slight compression, or partial preservation. These are normal characteristics of authentic fossil material and form part of the specimen’s geological history. The photo shows the exact fossil being offered, so all visible natural features can be viewed before purchase. COLLECTABLE JURASSIC AMMONITE DISPLAY SPECIMENThis Esiceras fascigerum ammonite fossil is ideal for fossil collectors, geology students, educational collections, natural history displays, teaching resources, or anyone interested in genuine Jurassic marine fossils. Its combination of Upper Toarcian age, German locality, scientific label, and attractive ammonite form makes it a strong addition to any fossil collection.The fossil comes exactly as shown in the photo and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, making it a reliable choice for collectors seeking a genuine Esiceras ammonite, German Jurassic fossil, Upper Toarcian specimen, or authentic natural history display piece.
Toarcian, collected from Hesselvangen, Germany. This is a carefully chosen fossil specimen, selected for its natural character, geological interest, and appeal as a collectable Jurassic ammonite. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the fossil’s preservation, shape, colour, matrix, surface detail, and overall appearance before purchase. For full sizing, please see the photo.This fossil is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that it is a genuine fossil specimen. FOSSIL TYPE AND SPECIESEsiceras fascigerum is an ammonite, an extinct marine cephalopod related to modern squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. Ammonites lived in coiled, chambered shells and were among the most successful marine animals of the Mesozoic Era. Their shells were divided internally into chambers, which helped with buoyancy, while the living animal occupied the final body chamber. As the ammonite grew, it added new shell material in a spiral form, producing the distinctive coiled shape so highly valued by fossil collectors today.Ammonites are especially important in palaeontology because they evolved rapidly and were widely distributed through ancient seas. This makes many ammonite species useful for identifying and comparing rock layers of the same geological age. A specimen of Esiceras fascigerum from the Upper Toarcian is therefore not only an attractive natural history display fossil, but also a piece connected to the scientific study of Jurassic marine life and stratigraphy. UPPER TOARCIAN JURASSIC GEOLOGYThis ammonite dates from the Upper Toarcian Stage of the Lower Jurassic, making it approximately 174 to 182 million years old. The Toarcian was an important interval in Early Jurassic geological history, with extensive shallow seas covering large parts of what is now Europe. These seas supported a rich marine ecosystem including ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, brachiopods, fish, and marine reptiles.The rocks that preserve fossils such as Esiceras fascigerum were formed from sediments deposited on ancient sea floors. Fine muds, silts, and calcareous material gradually accumulated over the remains of marine organisms. When ammonite shells settled onto the seabed, some were quickly buried, protecting them from total destruction. Over millions of years, mineral-rich groundwater, pressure, compaction, and natural chemical processes transformed these once-living shells into fossils. HESSELVANGEN, GERMANY LOCALITYThis specimen comes from Hesselvangen, Germany, a European locality associated with Jurassic fossil-bearing deposits. German Jurassic ammonites are popular with collectors because they represent a rich and well-studied part of Europe’s ancient marine fossil record. Fossils from this region help illustrate the environments that existed when much of Europe was covered by warm epicontinental seas during the Early Jurassic.A fossil ammonite from Hesselvangen offers collectors a genuine connection to this prehistoric marine world. It is ideal for those interested in German fossils, Jurassic ammonites, Toarcian fossils, European geology, and scientifically labelled natural history specimens. SHELL FORM AND NATURAL FEATURESEsiceras ammonites display the classic planispiral coiled shell form typical of many Jurassic ammonites. The shell would have grown around a central coil, with each new whorl recording part of the animal’s life history. Ribbing, whorl shape, shell curvature, and surface ornament are all important features used when studying ammonite fossils. These natural details give ammonites their distinctive character and make each specimen unique.As a genuine fossil, this specimen may show natural features such as mineral staining, matrix attachment, ancient wear, weathered areas, small chips, slight compression, or partial preservation. These are normal characteristics of authentic fossil material and form part of the specimen’s geological history. The photo shows the exact fossil being offered, so all visible natural features can be viewed before purchase. COLLECTABLE JURASSIC AMMONITE DISPLAY SPECIMENThis Esiceras fascigerum ammonite fossil is ideal for fossil collectors, geology students, educational collections, natural history displays, teaching resources, or anyone interested in genuine Jurassic marine fossils. Its combination of Upper Toarcian age, German locality, scientific label, and attractive ammonite form makes it a strong addition to any fossil collection.The fossil comes exactly as shown in the photo and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, making it a reliable choice for collectors seeking a genuine Esiceras ammonite, German Jurassic fossil, Upper Toarcian specimen, or authentic natural history display piece.
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