Rare 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton goes on sale for 2030 million
A 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, one of the most complete specimens ever discovered, goes on sale today with an estimated price tag of $20–30 million, according to Swedish daily *Svenska Dagbladet* . The auction, framed as a "liquidation sale" (*opheffingsuitverkoop*), marks a rare opportunity for private collectors or institutions to acquire a nearly intact T. rex, a species that has become a global symbol of paleontological prestige.
The skeleton, unearthed in the Hell Creek Formation of North America, measures 12 meters in length and retains 75% of its original bones, including the skull, vertebrae, and limb bones. Sellers describe its condition as "exceptional," with minimal restoration required—a key factor in its valuation. While the article humorously references a 270 million SEK price (roughly $25 million), the serious estimate aligns with recent high-profile dinosaur sales, such as the $31.8 million paid for "Stan" the T. rex in 2020.
No details about the seller or auction house have been disclosed, though the "liquidation sale" framing suggests financial or institutional pressures may be driving the transaction. The sale coincides with a surge in demand for prehistoric specimens, fueled by both scientific interest and the booming market for "trophy" fossils among ultra-wealthy buyers. In 2023, a Triceratops skeleton sold for $7.7 million, while a Stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million in 2021, underscoring the escalating value of such artifacts.
Paleontologists have expressed mixed reactions. While some welcome the potential for new research—private sales can fund excavations—others warn that such transactions risk removing fossils from public access. "A T. rex of this caliber belongs in a museum," said Dr. Anne Schulp of the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, though she acknowledged that "the market often dictates otherwise."
The sale also revives debates over fossil ownership laws. In the U.S., fossils found on private land can be sold freely, while countries like Canada and Mongolia ban their export. The T. rex’s origin remains unspecified, but its price suggests it was legally obtained.
Bidding is expected to attract interest from museums, private collectors, and even tech billionaires, who have increasingly entered the fossil market. The auction’s outcome could set a new benchmark for dinosaur valuations, further blurring the line between scientific specimen and luxury asset.
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digi24 · 7 days ago
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nrc · 7 days ago
270 miljoner över? T-Rex kan bli din Säljes: Skelett av en 67 miljoner år gammal Tyrannosaurus rex, i utmärkt skick. Tänkbart pris: mellan 20 och 30 miljoner dollar.
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