Rare Nanotyrannus Dinosaur Skeleton Sells for $47.3 Million at Sotheby's Auction
A rare Nanotyrannus dinosaur skeleton named "Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, far exceeding the estimated $6-9 million. The specimen, discovered in 2019 by Montana rancher Jodi Pierson, is one of only three known Nanotyrannus skeletons and is about 70% complete with a nearly intact skull. The sale followed a 12-minute bidding war among six bidders, with the buyer remaining anonymous. Nanotyrannus is now considered a distinct species, related to but smaller than Tyrannosaurus rex.
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economictimes broke this story on 27 Oct, 07:59 pm. Other outlets followed.