T. rex skeleton fetches record $50.1 mn at US auction
Summary
A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton called "Gus" sold for $50.1 million at an auction in New York. This sale set a new record for the highest price paid for a dinosaur fossil at auction.Key Facts
- The skeleton is named "Gus."
- It has 183 fossilized bones, making it one of the most complete T. rex skeletons found.
- "Gus" was discovered in 2021 on a cattle ranch in South Dakota.
- The auction took place at Sotheby's in New York.
- Seven bidders competed for the skeleton, making the sale last about 10 minutes.
- The $50.1 million price is the highest ever paid for a dinosaur fossil at auction.
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