Tyrannosaurus Rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named 'Gus' has set a new record as the most expensive dinosaur ever sold.
The brief
A T. rex skeleton known as 'Gus' was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York for $50.1 million. The fossil was discovered in South Dakota.
Coverage from BBC News, The Guardian, ABC News, and CNN emphasizes that this sale establishes a new record for dinosaur fossils. The transaction took place at a New York-based auction house.
Future reports may provide further details on the buyer or the specific provenance of the South Dakota find, as current coverage focuses on the record-breaking sale price.
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Quick answers
How much did the T. rex fossil sell for?
The fossil sold for $50.1 million.
What is the name of the dinosaur skeleton?
The skeleton is known as 'Gus'.
Where was the T. rex found?
The dinosaur was found in South Dakota.
The reporting (5)
- T. rex sells for $50 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned CNBC · 45d ago
- Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold BBC News · 45d ago
- T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record The Guardian · 45d ago
- T. rex skeleton sold for $50.1M at Sotheby's auction ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 45d ago
- A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records CNN · 45d ago broke it first
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