ashleydawno4 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I have had this trilobite since I was a small child, I’m now nearly 35. I don’t know anything about it or it’s value. I am looking for help on identifying what kind, how old, and anything else helpful. Anything helps. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 It is a nice enrolled Eldredgeops. There are several species in the US, where I assume this one came from. If you can provide a close-up photo of the eyes from the side, so we can see/count the facets, it might be possible to ID it further. Eldredgeops rana is the most widespread, but E. crassituberculata and E. milleri from the Silica Shale aroind Sylvania and Paulding Ohio look virtually identical except for the eyes. We do not offer valuations on this forum, as is clearly stated in the rules you agreed to when you became a member. With a name for the species you can look up various commercial sites and get an idea of approximate value. An appraisal would have to take into account any wear or damage or repair, features that are not easily seen in a photo. Also we are a science based community with an interest in fossils for their scientific importance. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 hours ago, ashleydawno4 said: how old about 380 million years old over 100,000,000 years before dinosaurs “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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