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Conus capitaneus INTRIGUING
81.2 mm     Luzon, Philippines     21,00 €
Item# 0004022492
FamilyConidae
NameConus capitaneus - INTRIGUING , Linnaeus 1758
Size81.2 mm
LocalityLuzon, Philippines
NoteHuge heavier weight specimen (60.5 grams) with moderate gloss with an intriguing mid-body white band bordered by black blotches. Beautiful color on this specimen, with shades of turmeric and saffron orange body whorl color, interrupted by radiating concentric brown spots and flammules. The spire patterning is outstanding with alternating brown and white striping creating a memorable visual impact. The specimen was taken by compressor diver at 15-18 meters on sand/rubble substrate off Luzon, Philippines in 3/1989. The shell shows erosion of the protoconch and shallow chipping of the anterior natural lip and notch. Grade: F++/F+++.
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Start Price1,00 €
Current Price21,00 € - offered by Thetis75  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
Thetis75 (1521) 2 €28-01-2026 > 14:39:262
skyguoke (135) 2 €23-01-2026 > 07:39:121
naturewt (73) 7 €28-01-2026 > 15:46:443
Thetis75 (1521) 16 €28-01-2026 > 21:08:035
Sbkarlene (21) 20 €28-01-2026 > 18:26:084
Thetis75 (1521) 21 €28-01-2026 > 21:08:266