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T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction

T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction

Summary

A T. Rex skeleton called ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50.1 million at a New York auction. The dinosaur is about 70 million years old and almost 80% complete.

Key Facts

  • The skeleton’s nickname is ‘Gus.’
  • It sold for $50.1 million including auction fees.
  • The final bid before fees was $43 million.
  • The skeleton is around 70 million years old.
  • It is nearly 80% complete.
  • The sale set a new record for dinosaur skeleton auctions.
  • The auction took place in New York.
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