Nanotyrannus “Jodi” Sells for $47.3 Million at Sotheby’s
The skeleton of a smaller T. rex relative sold after a 12-minute, six-bidder battle in New York, far above its $6 million-$9 million estimate. Sotheby’s says it is the second most valuable dinosaur sold at auction. The buyer was not named; some scientists fear it will vanish from public view.
What’s confirmed
- The skeleton of a smaller T. rex relative sold after a 12-minute, six-bidder battle in New York, far above its $6 million-$9 million estimate.
- Sotheby’s says it is the second most valuable dinosaur sold at auction.
Confirmed by 4 independent outlets: BBC News, The Guardian, AP and ARTnews.
Not yet confirmed
- The buyer was not named; some scientists fear it will vanish from public view.
What would move the score
- Now: 96% with 4 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
- Up: more independent outlets or primary records confirming the core claim.
- Down: a counted source correcting or walking back its report, or new evidence that weakens the claim.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: Sotheby’s results release.Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 96% with 4 independent confirmations.
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