A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed 'Gus' sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The sale set a new benchmark for dinosaur fossils sold at auction, highlighting the growing market for rare prehistoric artifacts.

The auction drew significant attention globally, underscoring the value collectors place on such unique paleontological finds. While some reports cite the sale price as $50 million, the most precise figure reported is $50.1 million.

The skeleton, identified as a T.Rex, remains one of the most complete and well-preserved specimens to come to market.

Source: Al Jazeera

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