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12 incredible dinosaur finds that sold for a fortune

Dinosaurs that sold for a fortune
Freya the Harpocrasaurus: $163,000 (£126k)
Freya the Harpocrasaurus: $163,000 (£126k)
Misty the Diplodocus: $703,000 (£544k)
Misty the Diplodocus: $703,000 (£544k)
The Triceratops from South Dakota: $918,000 (£710k)
The Triceratops from South Dakota: $918,000 (£710k)
The trophy dinosaurs: $1.9 million (£1.5m)
The trophy dinosaurs: $1.9 million (£1.5m)
The mystery dinosaur: $2.7 million (£2.1m)
The mystery dinosaur: $2.7 million (£2.1m)
The fighting pair: $3.8 million (£2.9m)
The fighting pair: $3.8 million (£2.9m)
Big John the triceratops: $8.9 million (£6.9m)
Big John the triceratops: $8.9 million (£6.9m)
Prince, Apollonia, and Twinky: $11.5 million (£8.9m)
Prince, Apollonia, and Twinky: $11.5 million (£8.9m)
Hector the Velociraptor: $12.4 million (£9.6m)
Hector the Velociraptor: $12.4 million (£10.1m)
Big Sue: $16.4 million (£12.7m)
Big Sue: $16.4 million (£12.7m)
Stan the T-rex: $38.6 million (£29.9m)
Stan the T-rex: $38.6 million (£29.9m)
Apex the Stegosaurus: $44.6 million (£34.5m)
Apex the Stegosaurus: $44.6 million (£34.5m)
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Dinosaurs that sold for a fortune

Dinosaurs have long fascinated humankind, revealing secrets about prehistoric times and the species that once roamed the earth. Yet buying them is no longer solely the realm of museums and research organisations.

A growing number of wealthy individuals have taken an interest in buying dinosaurs for their private collections, sparking debates about whether they, if anyone, should own these historically important artefacts.

As a recently discovered fossil breaks auction records, read on to discover the stories behind 12 dinosaur finds that sold for staggering sums.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

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Harriet Noble

24 July 2024

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