A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton nicknamed Jodi sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York, more than five times Sotheby's upper estimate. The 67-million-year-old fossil became the second-most-expensive dinosaur skeleton sold at auction. Its sale comes amid scientific debate over whether dinosaur remains should be held privately or kept in public view.
WHO:The seller and buyer were not identified.
WHAT:A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton nicknamed Jodi sold at auction for $47.3 million.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET
WHERE:New York, USA
WHY:The reason for the auction was not reported.
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