AFP14 Jul, 2026 08:45 PM2 mins to readA tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" sold for more than $86m in New York. Gus is the most complete fossilised skeleton of the species to be found so far (pictured is T. rex skeleton "Barbara")A tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” has sold for US$50.1 million ($86.2m) at Sotheby’s in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders.
“Gus” is one of the world’s most complete T. rex skeletons - with 183 fossilised bones
