Lituites Nautiloid Cephalopod Fossil

This is a fossil of a Lituites nautiloid, an extinct cephalopod. ammonite. Lituites lived during the Middle Ordovician Period, approximately 460 million years ago. The shell is distinctive because it begins with a tightly coiled portion that gradually straightens out as it grows. Fossils of Lituites have been discovered in various locations, including New York, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, and China. This specimen has been polished, highlighting the internal structure and coloration of the fossil. These are of high collectors' value and popular to have as a collector of fossil.