This Nanotyrannus Dinosaur Skeleton 'Jodi' Could Fetch $9 Million
A rare Nanotyrannus dinosaur skeleton nicknamed 'Jodi' is set to be auctioned, with estimates suggesting it could sell for up to $9 million. The fossil is notable for being one of the most complete specimens ever discovered and has contributed to scientific debates regarding the distinction between Nanotyrannus and T. rex.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the intersection of high-end art/collectible markets and paleontological research, raising questions about the privatization of significant scientific discoveries.
The house will be putting a Nanotyrannus dinosaur fossil named "Jodi" under the hammer this month. Expected to fetch somewhere between $6 million and $9 million, the skeleton is one of just three such fossils known to exist, and it is the most complete version that has been discovered, too. Related Stories Jeff Koons Is Reportedly Auctioning $100 Million in Old and Modern Masters Retired MLB Star Félix Hernández’s Former Seattle-Area Home Hits the Market for $9.8 Million Laphroaig's Fan-Favorite 15-Year-Old Single Malt Is Back After a Decade Away
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in