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Cypraea valentia EXCEPTIONAL - MALE SP.
81.6 mm     Philippines     154,00 €
Item# 0004271610
FamilyCypraeidae
NameCypraea valentia - EXCEPTIONAL - MALE SP. , Perry, G., 1811
Size81.6 mm
LocalityPhilippines
NoteA 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.
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Seller CountryAUSTRALIA
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Start Price1,00 €
Current Price154,00 € - offered by FCU  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
orepaul87 (134) 50 €23-09-2026 > 23:38:332
Lierre (93) 55 €23-09-2026 > 22:10:301
MEI (461) 78 €24-09-2026 > 09:36:583
aquila (6) 100 €26-09-2026 > 15:58:525
aquila (6) 120 €26-09-2026 > 15:59:206
aquila (6) 130 €26-09-2026 > 15:59:457
cyp378 (111) 130 €24-09-2026 > 10:24:574
joelyu333 (50) 140 €30-09-2026 > 18:34:099
joelyu333 (50) 150 €30-09-2026 > 18:34:2310
aquila (6) 150 €26-09-2026 > 16:00:138
joelyu333 (50) 152 €30-09-2026 > 18:34:3611
FCU (11) 154 €30-09-2026 > 20:21:0112