A TOP QUALITY, very rare Basilosaurus cetoides, an Archaeocete whale tooth found in the Flint River, Georgia. An exceptional molar tooth (see photo for tooth positions). A July Fossil of the Month. An excellent green colored crown and brown root. Nicely articulated. Incredible preservation! Note - the enamel tip shows absolutely no wear pattern on crown. Whales do not shed their teeth like the sharks so there teeth will wear with age. An Eocene age tooth (35 MYA). No repair or restoration. A fantastic Archaeocete tooth from the Flint River, Georgia. A very rare collector's tooth from an old collection. Perfect tooth!
G1002 SIZE: 2-7/8"
Note - Adding a collection of 27 Basilosaurus teeth from Florida and Georgia in July 2023. Link to Basilosaurus teeth.