A stunning example of a highly pyritised ammonite fossil of the species Crucilobiceras densinodulum from the world-famous Jurassic Coast beach of Charmouth, Dorset UK.
The fossil measures 40 mm (1.55 inches) across, which is large for this species. The ammonite shell is very well preserved with great detail in the ribbing and suture lines. It has a beautiful pyritic metallic shine. There is a small section of the outer whorl missing which appears to have occurred during the fossilisation process. These large Crucilobiceras ammonites are uncommon as most are much smaller.
Around 196 million years old, this fossil would make a wonderful addition to any collection.