A stegosaurus fossil could fetch $6 million at Sotheby’s. Should they be auctioned?

A 150-million-year-old fossil of a stegosaurus specimen is on display at Sotheby’s in New York. The fossil, named “Apex” by the paleontologist who discovered it, is expected to fetch $4 million to $6 million at auction, making it one of the most expensive fossils ever sold. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images hide caption switch caption … Read more

The largest stegosaurus fossil ever found, auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York

The largest stegosaurus fossil ever found will be auctioned next month with an estimated value of up to $6 million. The specimen, known as “Apex,” was unearthed in 2023 near the Morrison Formation in Colorado, close to the town of Dinosaur, according to auction house Sotheby’s. According to the auction house, part of the armored … Read more

Stegosaurus fossil goes on sale – but not everyone is happy | CNN

CNN — A Stegosaurus skeleton described as the “most complete and best preserved” of its kind ever discovered is expected to fetch up to $6 million at auction this summer – but not everyone is happy about it. The “exceptional” and “nearly complete” dinosaur fossil, which measures 3.5 meters high and 6 meters long, will … Read more