Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm exact shell shown front view
Golden Cowrie Display Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm cream-golden coloration
Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm angled polished view
Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm top profile view
Golden Cowrie Display Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm aperture opening side view
Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm underside aperture view
Hand holding Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm front view
Hand holding Golden Cowrie Display Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm angled profile
Golden Cowrie Shell with documentation – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm collected 2012
Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm exact shell shown front view
Golden Cowrie Display Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm cream-golden coloration
Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm angled polished view
Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm top profile view
Golden Cowrie Display Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm aperture opening side view
Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm underside aperture view
Hand holding Golden Cowrie Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm front view
Hand holding Golden Cowrie Display Shell – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm angled profile
Golden Cowrie Shell with documentation – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm collected 2012

Golden Cowrie Shell Display – Callistocypraea aurantium 91.5 mm with Documentation

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$225.00 USD

This rare Golden Cowrie, Callistocypraea aurantium, is an exceptional documented shell collected near Rapu-Rapu, Bicol Province, Philippines in May 2012. Measuring 91.5 mm, it displays a creamy golden overcast that softens its natural glow, graded F++ for its preserved quality. Freshly found live-taken from 25 m deep by a local fisherman, this exact shell comes with full documentation, making it a distinctive addition to any collector’s showcase.

Scientific Name: Callistocypraea aurantium

Dimensions:
Length: 91.5 mm (approx. 3.6")

Features:

  • Rare Golden Cowrie with cream-golden coloration
  • Includes documentation: collected May 2012, Rapu-Rapu, Bicol Province, Philippines
  • Depth: 25 m, live taken by local fisherman
  • Graded F++ for condition
  • Smooth, glossy surface with natural luster
  • Exact shell shown will be received

Highly sought after for its rarity and rich cultural history, the Golden Cowrie has long been valued as a symbol of prestige and beauty. This documented specimen represents both natural elegance and collectible significance.