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| Item | # 0004120183 |
| Family | Cypraeidae |
| Name | Cypraea valentia - BIG / SPECIAL PATTERN , Perry, G., 1811 |
| Size | 85.7 mm |
| Locality | Philippines |
| Note | An OUTSTANDING and beautiful specimen of this ‘classic’ rarity. Supremely well-formed dorsal pattern. Spectacular high margins, incorporating the remarkable feature of FIVE closely grouped PAIRS of MACULAE upon the columellar side – see above right image. Markedly inflated rhomboidal pyriform, of perfect proportions. NOTE: For those interested in a detailed analysis and history of this species, see my monograph in ‘Beautiful Cowries Magazine; No.7’. Data: Off Calumboyan, Sogod, Cebu, Philippines; upon coral reef substrate, on reef wall, at night; 40-50 m; diving; 2010. Size: 85.7 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1462) - Register to view Feedback |
| Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 190,00 € - offered by Nic - Auction closed -
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| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
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| End | 29-04-2026 > 21:30:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 03-05-2026 > 05:50:27 |
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