Beautiful Monetaria annulus (Linnaeus, 1758) from Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. A very attractive Gold Ring Cowrie displaying the characteristic bright yellow-orange dorsal ring against a creamy white background.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Monetaria annulus
Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Location: Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Method: Taken by local fisherman by diving
Depth: 3–5 meters
Date: July 2026
Size: 26.57 mm
Quality: Gem

Condition

Gem quality. Beautiful glossy surface with a strong, well-defined golden-yellow dorsal ring and clean aperture and teeth. Please examine photos carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

A beautiful Indonesian Cypraeidae specimen, perfect for a worldwide cowrie collection.

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