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Hello guys, I saw this Mosasaur tooth at an auction, and I fell in love, I know it is not perfect, but I would like to get it, I want to make sure that there is nothing more than what I am seeing with the naked eye. (some small breaks, the most important at the base of the tooth).
Do you see something else?

 

This is the information and photos of the seller.

 

Mosasaur: Leiodon Bauguei 68x37x37 millimeters
Upper Cretaceous (Maastrichtian).    Ouled Abdoum. Morocco.

 

 

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Thank you very much for the answers.

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I think the tooth looks fine, I don't see any issues with it, base is just covered in matrix.   I'll let others verify the ID.

Not sure if its just a typo but its Ouled Abdoun Basin not Ouled Abdoum

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Just now, Troodon said:

I think the tooth looks fine, I don't see any issues with it, base is just covered in matrix.   I'll let others verify the ID.

Not sure if its just a typo but its Ouled Abdoun Basin not Ouled Abdoum

 

Thank you very much for the reply.
Sorry, the mistake was mine, yes! is Abdoun. 

 

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This looks just like the many, many small Mosasaur teeth I've seen - the bottom of the crown chipping showing layering, the texture, the hairline darker cracks in the crown, no red flags I can see. Very nice size too! 

 

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I'm no expert but for what its worth I agree.  Nothing appears to look unusual compared to other teeth out there.  Hope you win that auction!

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*Frank*

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8 hours ago, Gareth_ said:

This looks just like the many, many small Mosasaur teeth I've seen - the bottom of the crown chipping showing layering, the texture, the hairline darker cracks in the crown, no red flags I can see. Very nice size too! 

 

Thank you @Gareth_ I will take note of the information. :Smiling:

Thanks again @Troodon :cool07:

@Tidgy's Dad @FB003  Thank you......................Yes ! It is very beautiful, and the size helps you like it more.
I also hope to win that bid, but I know it will not be easy or cheap ..... :fingerscrossed:

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On 11/25/2021 at 5:36 PM, FB003 said:

  Hope you win that auction!

 

Yuuuhhhuuuuu !!! it was for me! :egypt:
Thank you very much for your good wish, it has brought me luck. :D

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33 minutes ago, Paleorunner said:

 

Yuuuhhhuuuuu !!! it was for me! :egypt:
Thank you very much for your good wish, it has brought me luck. :D

Excellent! Great news.

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*Frank*

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8 hours ago, Praefectus said:

Hello. Tooth is real. The identification is Prognathodon sp. 

 

 

Thank you very much for the correction. It is appreciated that it has the correct name. :thumbsu:

(The typical mistake that sellers sometimes make).  :rolleyes:

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