67-million-year-old T. rex set for $30 million sale in New York

A 67‑million‑year‑old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is set to be auctioned in New York, with the auction house listing a pre‑sale estimate of $30 million. The specimen, recovered from the Late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation, is one of the most complete T. rex fossils ever found, featuring an intact skull, vertebral column and a significant portion of the forelimbs.

The sale, scheduled for later this month at a major New York auction house, follows a trend of high‑profile dinosaur fossils entering the private market. Experts note that the estimated price surpasses previous records for dinosaur specimens, reflecting both the rarity of the find and growing demand from collectors and institutions. The auction will include a detailed provenance report and scientific documentation, and the winning bidder will be required to adhere to regulations governing the export and display of such fossils.