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| Item | # 0004271610 | | Family | Cypraeidae | | Name | Cypraea valentia - EXCEPTIONAL - MALE SP. , Perry, G., 1811 |
| Size | 81.6 mm |
| Locality | Philippines |
| Note | A RARE and EXCEPTIONAL MALE specimen – hypermature at this diminutive size. Exceedingly rich colour, with exquisite, ultra-high pale lavender margins. Supremely well-formed principal dorsal maculations, in a design of high aesthetic merit. Spectacular marginal colour. Extremely rare PERFECTION. Very difficult to obtain now, as almost all of the deep-water collecting in the Visayas has ceased. NOTE: For those interested in this ‘classic’ species, see my major monograph: Cypraea valentia Perry, 1811: A Comprehensive History and Discussion of a Conchological Icon; Beautiful Cowries Magazine; No.7; December 2015; Conchbooks; Harxheim, Germany. Data: Off Nocnocan, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines; upon coral reef substrate, on reef wall, at night; 40-50 m; dived; 2012. Size: 81.6 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1510) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 154,00 € - offered by FCU - Auction closed -
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| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 30-09-2026 > 21:30:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 01-10-2026 > 02:21:01 | | Time left | ... | |
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