# T. rex fossil 'Gus' sells for $50.1 million, breaks auction record

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named Gus sold for $50.1 million at a New York auction, setting a new world record for any fossil. The buyer’s identity remains undisclosed. The sale underscores the high value and intense interest in rare dinosaur specimens.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/14/t-rex-skeleton-auction-record-price) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:31:05 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/15/t-rex-skeleton-sells-for-50-1-million-at-new-york-auction?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:59:39 +0000