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GRADE 10 RARE LIGHT OLIVE AURICULATUS SHARK TOOTH Dorchester Co., South Carolina, U.S.A. EOCENE PERIOD: 45 - 38 million years ago C. auriculatus is now extinct and was the first killer shark in the lineage of extinct Great White Sharks. It considered by some to be the first ancestor of the massive extinct killer shark - Megalodon. Most noteworthy on the teeth of the auriculatus shark are the pronounced cusplets flanking the crown. Fine grade teeth are very rare for this shark species and actually, far less abundant than most other prehistoric large sharks. This beautiful and uncommon specimen is a definite Grade 10 INVESTMENT-CLASS auriculatus tooth. The serrations down the sides and on BOTH cusps are intact with magnificent detail and void of any commonly seen nicks. The tip features the slightest natural feeding wear, with the very point worn smooth from countless kills when the shark was alive roughly 40 million years ago. Close-up images show this amazing preservation and condition. The enamel is immaculate and of a chatoyant light olive green. The bourlette is 100% complete like black Teflon. The root is so dense it looks like clay. This is a rather large example and of the finest quality on top of that. Where the side cusplets on most auriculatus teeth have wear and damage, these are in immaculate condition and are complete. Like most fossils, you can find auriculatus teeth for a less in price of this one if you drop down in the quality or accept damage on the tooth. This specimen is especially rare and outclasses most teeth you will find in the marketplace, by far. Guaranteed NO RESTORATION OR REPAIR. VERY highly recommended for the collector of the finest shark teeth one can find. SUPERB SPECIMEN IN VERY RARE CONDITION - INVESTMENT TOOTH OF A QUALITY SELDOM SOLD! 2.4" in length on the diagonal edge x 1.65" wide SOLD SH19-005 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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