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LOT 3260
Fossil Coral Actinocyathus Specimen
LOWER CARBONIFEROUS PERIOD, CIRCA 360-300 MILLION YEARS B.P.
6 1/2 in. (975 grams, 16.4 cm).
Unpolished specimen of an extinct genus of colonial horn coral, showing the typical honeycomb-like polyps. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Assa Za, Western Sahara.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman collector.
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LOT 3260
Fossil Coral Actinocyathus Specimen
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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