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Cypraeidae Monetaria Annulus -
Cypraeidae Monetaria Annulus -
Cypraeidae Monetaria Annulus -
Cypraeidae Monetaria Annulus -

Cypraeidae Monetaria Annulus - "Ring / Ring-Top / Gold Ringer Cowry"

$ 2.64

Availability: 24 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Condition: New

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    Cypraeidae Monetaria Annulus - "Ring / Ring-Top / Gold Ringer Cowry"
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    Name:   Cypraeidae Monetaria Annulus
    Author:  Linnaeus, 1758
    Common Name:  Ring / Ring-Top / Gold Ringer Cowry
    Sizes:  21.90 mm / 26.04
    Locality:  Seragaki, Okinawa
    Origin:  Collected live snorkeling
    This is part of our late father's large collection of seashells he obtained while stationed on Okinawa, Japan in 1974-1978.  He was an avid scuba diver and seashell collector.  His interests in shells grew from more than the Indo-Pacific species when he engaged in trading his shells with some of the prominent collectors around the world.
    Distinguishing golden ring on top of each shell.  Would make a nice addition to any collection.  Our shells have been thoughtfully taken care of for the last 50 years.  These shells have a natural luster and are in excellent condition.