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T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top

In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer.

Updated July 14, 2026 Source: The New York Times 1 min read

T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top — The New York Times

In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer.

Source: The New York Times

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