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This fossil was given to my 7 year old grandson by a retired friend who said her mother had collected it in New Jersey 50+ years ago.  No other information.  We’d like to get some basic information about it if possible.  Pictures attached.  Thank you for your help. 

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Rhacolepis.JPG.6398da2a39caf5d33d9de2a88ce769ad.JPGRhacolepis buccalis from the Early Cretaceous (Santana Formation) of Brazil. Definitely not from New Jersey.

Nice fish!

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Thank you!!!   My grandson will be very happy.  His 2nd grade class is studying /learning about fossils  — mostly dinosaur but others as well.  
 

So my friends mother must have purchased this or received as a gift if it’s from Brazil. ?  I’ll have to check again with her.  
thanks again.  
 

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Your friend's mom may have picked it up at an antique store, flea market, or rock/gem/fossil show. 

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