Orthoceras Fossil Orthocone | Valentian Stage Silurian, Shropshire UK | Genuine Specimen with COA

Description Enhance your fossil collection with a genuine Orthoceras orthocone fossil, discovered in the Acton Scott Beds of Shropshire, UK, dating back to the Valentian stage of the Middle Silurian period. This beautifully preserved fossil represents an ancient straight-shelled nautiloid cephalopod that once roamed the warm Silurian seas covering much of Britain. Fossil Type: Orthocone Cephalopod Genus: Orthoceras (general attribution; UK Silurian orthocones often not assigned to species level) Geological Period: Silurian (~443 to 419 million years ago) Geological Stage: Valentian (part of the Homerian-Wenlockian, Middle Silurian) Formation: Acton Scott Beds Location: Shropshire, England, UK Scale Rule: Squares/Cube = 1cm (See photograph for full sizing) Specimen: Actual fossil pictured is the exact specimen you will receive Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity Geological and Paleontological Context Orthoceras is a genus of extinct nautiloid cephalopods characterized by long, straight conical shells divided into multiple internal chambers. These fossils are found in marine limestones and mudstones, and the Acton Scott Beds are particularly rich in such marine deposits from the Silurian Wenlock Epoch. Phylum: Mollusca Class: Cephalopoda Order: Orthocerida Family: Orthoceratidae Superfamily: Orthocerataceae Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf, low-energy carbonate setting typical of mid-Silurian seas in Britain Morphological Features: Long, straight orthoconic shell with a series of septa dividing the internal phragmocone chambers; siphuncle used for buoyancy control; external growth lines may be visible Notable: Fossils from the Acton Scott Beds contribute to the understanding of mid-Silurian marine biodiversity and stratigraphy in the Welsh Borderland region Biozone: Stratigraphically lies within the Valentian regional stage, correlated with upper Wenlock global stages (e.g. Ludfordian or Homerian biozones, depending on detailed layer) Identifier: Early Orthoceras species were first described in the 18th century, though UK examples from Silurian strata are often generically attributed due to limited diagnostic features on fragmentary material Why This Fossil Is Special This Orthoceras specimen provides a tangible link to Earth’s Paleozoic marine life, and originates from a locality of significant geological interest. Its preservation within the Acton Scott Beds adds to its value as a collector’s item, teaching tool, or display piece. Why Buy From Us? 100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity What you see is what you get: exact specimen pictured Ethically and professionally sourced from UK Silurian formations Great for educational, scientific, or decorative purposes Add this authentic Orthoceras orthocone fossil from the Valentian-aged Acton Scott Beds of Shropshire to your collection and own a piece of Britain’s ancient Silurian seas from over 425 million years ago.