This listing offers a VERY RARE and exceptionally well-preserved King Crab fossil (Euproops rotundatus) from the Upper Carboniferous period (~312 million years ago). Discovered in the Roof Shales above the Wigan 9' Coal Seam at Crook Hay Open Cast, Wigan, Lancashire, this fossil dates to the Westphalian B, Duckmantian Stage. Specimens of this quality and origin are seldom seen on the market, making it a must-have for serious collectors and museums alike.
✔ A VERY RARE King Crab fossil from the Carboniferous period
✔ Exceptional preservation, retaining fine anatomical details
✔ Highly sought-after fossil from a historically significant UK locality
✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
King Crabs like Euproops rotundatus are part of the Xiphosurida group, closely related to modern-day horseshoe crabs. These ancient arthropods thrived in coastal and estuarine environments of the Carboniferous period, leaving behind beautifully detailed fossils in coal measure deposits.
The Coal Measures of Wigan have long been regarded as a significant fossil site, yielding remarkable examples of Carboniferous marine life. Fossils from this formation help paleontologists reconstruct ancient ecosystems that existed millions of years before the dinosaurs.
All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The exact fossil in the listing photos is the one you will receive.
This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections in the world. We specialize in museum-quality fossils, carefully sourced to ensure authenticity, rarity, and scientific value.
This is a unique opportunity to own a genuine Carboniferous King Crab fossil, making it a valuable addition to any collection, display, or research study. Once sold, fossils of this rarity are not easily replaced!