5 Inch Hildoceras bifrons Fossil Ammonite Jurassic Ilminster Somerset UK Fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
£ 60.00
GENUINE 5 INCH HILDOCERAS BIFRONS FOSSIL AMMONITEThis carefully chosen 5" Hildoceras bifrons fossil ammonite is a genuine
Jurassic fossil specimen from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is an attractive British ammonite fossil with excellent natural display appeal, making it a desirable piece for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational displays, natural history cabinets, and anyone interested in authentic prehistoric marine life.The photo shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the preservation, colour, shape, surface detail, and overall character of the piece before purchase. Full sizing can be seen in the photo. This fossil is a genuine specimen, not a replica or cast, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. DISCOVERED AND PREPARED BY OUR OWN TEAMThis Hildoceras bifrons ammonite was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison. This gives the specimen a clear and trusted collecting history, adding to its appeal as a genuine British Jurassic fossil with reliable provenance.As with all natural fossils, the specimen may show features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, natural wear, small imperfections, prepared areas, or signs of treatment. These details are part of the fossil’s authentic geological history and help make each ammonite unique. ABOUT HILDOCERAS BIFRONSHildoceras bifrons is a classic Early Jurassic ammonite species, particularly associated with the Toarcian stage. It is one of the most recognisable hildoceratid ammonites and is valued by collectors for its strong ribbing, attractive coiled shell, and important biostratigraphic significance. The species is commonly linked with the Bifrons Zone, a well-known Toarcian ammonite biozone used by geologists to help date and correlate Jurassic rock layers.Hildoceras belongs to the family Hildoceratidae, within the superfamily Hildoceratoidea and the order Ammonitida. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus. They lived in ancient seas and are among the most iconic fossils of the Jurassic Period.Hildoceras bifrons typically has a planispirally coiled shell with strong, curved ribs across the whorls. Many examples show a distinct groove or sulcus along the side of the shell, giving the species its characteristic appearance. The name “bifrons” refers to the two-sided or double-fronted impression created by the shell’s distinctive form. The species was originally described as Ammonites bifrons by Bruguière in the late 18th century, and later placed within the genus Hildoceras. BEACON LIMESTONE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSETThis specimen comes from the Beacon Limestone at Ilminster in Somerset, a respected British Jurassic fossil locality known for ammonites and other marine fossils. During the Early Jurassic, this area of southern England was covered by ancient seas. Sediments accumulated on the seabed, preserving the remains of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, fish, and other marine life.The Beacon Limestone represents part of this ancient marine environment, where carbonate-rich deposits formed over time and eventually preserved fossils such as this Hildoceras bifrons. Fossils from Ilminster are sought after for their connection to classic British geology and their link to the prehistoric seas that once covered Somerset. COLLECTABLE BRITISH JURASSIC FOSSIL DISPLAY PIECEThis 5" Hildoceras bifrons fossil ammonite is a highly collectable display specimen for anyone searching for genuine ammonite fossils, Jurassic fossils, British fossils, Somerset fossils, Ilminster fossils, Beacon Limestone fossils, and natural history collectables. Its size makes it suitable for display in a fossil cabinet, study, classroom, shop display, museum-style collection, or as a thoughtful gift for a fossil enthusiast.With its genuine Jurassic origin, classic ammonite form, Ilminster provenance, Certificate of Authenticity, and discovery by our own team, this Hildoceras bifrons is an excellent addition to any fossil collection. It is especially suited to collectors interested in scientifically important ammonites, British Jurassic marine fossils, and authentic natural history specimens from the ancient seas of Somerset.
Jurassic fossil specimen from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is an attractive British ammonite fossil with excellent natural display appeal, making it a desirable piece for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational displays, natural history cabinets, and anyone interested in authentic prehistoric marine life.The photo shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, allowing you to view the preservation, colour, shape, surface detail, and overall character of the piece before purchase. Full sizing can be seen in the photo. This fossil is a genuine specimen, not a replica or cast, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. DISCOVERED AND PREPARED BY OUR OWN TEAMThis Hildoceras bifrons ammonite was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison. This gives the specimen a clear and trusted collecting history, adding to its appeal as a genuine British Jurassic fossil with reliable provenance.As with all natural fossils, the specimen may show features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, natural wear, small imperfections, prepared areas, or signs of treatment. These details are part of the fossil’s authentic geological history and help make each ammonite unique. ABOUT HILDOCERAS BIFRONSHildoceras bifrons is a classic Early Jurassic ammonite species, particularly associated with the Toarcian stage. It is one of the most recognisable hildoceratid ammonites and is valued by collectors for its strong ribbing, attractive coiled shell, and important biostratigraphic significance. The species is commonly linked with the Bifrons Zone, a well-known Toarcian ammonite biozone used by geologists to help date and correlate Jurassic rock layers.Hildoceras belongs to the family Hildoceratidae, within the superfamily Hildoceratoidea and the order Ammonitida. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus. They lived in ancient seas and are among the most iconic fossils of the Jurassic Period.Hildoceras bifrons typically has a planispirally coiled shell with strong, curved ribs across the whorls. Many examples show a distinct groove or sulcus along the side of the shell, giving the species its characteristic appearance. The name “bifrons” refers to the two-sided or double-fronted impression created by the shell’s distinctive form. The species was originally described as Ammonites bifrons by Bruguière in the late 18th century, and later placed within the genus Hildoceras. BEACON LIMESTONE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSETThis specimen comes from the Beacon Limestone at Ilminster in Somerset, a respected British Jurassic fossil locality known for ammonites and other marine fossils. During the Early Jurassic, this area of southern England was covered by ancient seas. Sediments accumulated on the seabed, preserving the remains of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, fish, and other marine life.The Beacon Limestone represents part of this ancient marine environment, where carbonate-rich deposits formed over time and eventually preserved fossils such as this Hildoceras bifrons. Fossils from Ilminster are sought after for their connection to classic British geology and their link to the prehistoric seas that once covered Somerset. COLLECTABLE BRITISH JURASSIC FOSSIL DISPLAY PIECEThis 5" Hildoceras bifrons fossil ammonite is a highly collectable display specimen for anyone searching for genuine ammonite fossils, Jurassic fossils, British fossils, Somerset fossils, Ilminster fossils, Beacon Limestone fossils, and natural history collectables. Its size makes it suitable for display in a fossil cabinet, study, classroom, shop display, museum-style collection, or as a thoughtful gift for a fossil enthusiast.With its genuine Jurassic origin, classic ammonite form, Ilminster provenance, Certificate of Authenticity, and discovery by our own team, this Hildoceras bifrons is an excellent addition to any fossil collection. It is especially suited to collectors interested in scientifically important ammonites, British Jurassic marine fossils, and authentic natural history specimens from the ancient seas of Somerset.
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