betulinus CCb04

Famiy:      Conidae
Genus:     Conus
Species:  betulinus
Origin:      E Africa.
Author:    Linnaeus 1758
Size:         121
Grade:      F3

Common name "Beech Cone" A very large and heavy specimen, 300gms. Outer lip intact with very minor graze opposite the operculum. Siphonal notch not perfect but close. There is an anomaly on the posterior curve of the outer lip as indicated but hardly offensive. No erosion on the sutural ramp. The last whorl has excellent presentation.