Fossil of the Month - Complete Listing
Buried Treasure Fossils features the "Fossil of the Month." A selection of incredible, top quality collector and investor teeth and other fossils rarely seen for sale. One-of-a-kind fossil items that may never be available again. The BEST of the BEST! Stayed tuned for a fantastic selection of top quality fossils including incredible Lee Creek Megalodon & Chubutensis teeth, BIG Megalodon teeth, GEM XL Chilean Great White shark teeth, an XL Peruvian Great White shark tooth, Dinosaur teeth (T-rex & Carcharodintosaurus), Mammoth teeth, fossil pine cones, trilobites, and much more. The "Best of Lee Creek" continues, but not for long. I am amazed at these teeth and other fossils. I hope that you find the special tooth or two that can highlight your collection! Authenticity guaranteed.
Megalodon teeth and other rare fossils: Fossil of the Month
- Anzu wyliei$2,750.00
A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. A December Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent manus claw. Excellent rich tan color with a golden patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. Note - a portion of the tip was professionally restored which is typical for most Hell Creek claws. A top quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Fallon Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame will be included.
DA03 Size: 2-1/8" (straightline)
Note - Adding 3 Anzu wyliei claws in December 2024. Link to Anzu wyliei claws.
- Palaeocarcharodon orientalis$225.00
An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY Palaeocarcharodon tooth from Morocco. A December Fossil of the Month. An excellent lateral tooth. Gorgeous golden tan color. Extra large and irregular serrations along the cutting edge and cusps! Large side cusps. An incredible tooth! No repair. A top quality collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
M402 SIZE: 2"
Note - Adding 12 Palaeocarcharodon teeth in December 2024. Link to Palaeocarcharodon teeth.
Learn More - Tyrannosaur tooth$3,250.00
A RARE, EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this tooth could Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. A December Fossil of the Month. This BIG tooth measures 2-5/8" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip with very small wear facet near the tip. Wide base. One crack with crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Probably an excellent Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional BIG collector's tooth.
DY01 SIZE: 2-5/8" (7/8" wide x 5/8" height)
Note - Added 12 new Tyrannosaur teeth in November 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
- Prognathodon anceps (Mosasaurus)$495.00
A rare Prognathodon anceps jaw section from the Cretaceous of Morocco. A November Fossil of the Month.This rare jaw section still resides in its original matrix. The jaw is all natural and exhibits a single typical crack that occur to jaws during fossilization. There are 7 original teeth that remain in the jaw (they are not reinserted). Exceptional condition and preservation. A rare Mosasaur jaw section from the hero of Jurassic World! Note - the large Moroccan Mosasaur has been renamed to a Prognathodon genus. No repair or restoration. An exceptional natural jaw section. Authenticity guaranteed. (Note - This specimen weighs 3.3 lbs and an International shipping would be included.)
M1090 SIZE: 8-1/2" x 2-1/2"" jaw height
Note - Adding 12 new Mosasaur specimens in November 2024. --> Link to Mosasaur teeth.
Learn More - Kranosphinctes (Perisphinctes) sp.$325.00
An EXTRA LARGE, exceptional natural Kranosphinctes (Perisphinctes) ammonite showing a very nice external design from Saharaha, Madagascar. A November Fossil of the Month. Jurassic age. A gorgeous display item! Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 10.5 lbs. International customers will not have free shipping.
X270 Size: 10-1/2" (3-5/8" wide)
Note - Adding 17 Madagascar ammonites in November 2024 --> Link to Madagascar ammonites
Learn More - Triceratops Vertebra$1,875.00
A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus caudal vertebra from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and a large frill protecting its neck. This is a caudal (tail) vertebra with exceptional detail preserved with great color and patina. You can see the vertebra surface is very rugous and the vertebra is very thick with a very round centra which are characteristics of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. Please note that the left transverse porcess and the spinous process were professionally restored. This is now specimen compete. It is extremely rare to find vertebra that are complete. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent big Triceratops vertebra. Note - International buyers will incur shipping cost. Weighs 3.7 pounds with stand.
DC31 SIZE: 9" Height x 10" Wide x 2-1/2" Length ; Height on stand = 12"
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops Horn$3,250.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus brow horn section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek Formation. This is a special horn with exceptional detail preserved with excellent color and natural patina. Incredible surface articulation. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn. The preparation of the horn was very basic with one crack repair. No extensive repair or restoration. It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Dewey Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality specimen. A fantastic Triceratops brow horn display. You don't see these top quality horns very often. This one is much better quality than the typical brow horn section and a great display size! Note - International buyers will incur shipping cost. Weighs 5.2 pounds with stand. Have you been waiting for a special Triceratops horn display? This is a fantastic Triceratops horn display.
DC51 SIZE: 8-1/2"length ; End: 3-1/2" wide ; (8-3/4" height on stand)
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Spinosaurus aegyptiacus$850.00
A TOP QUALITY Spinosaurus aegyptiacus tooth from the Kem Kem region of Morocco. A November Tooth of the Month. Highest quality enamel with well preserved and pronounced grooves running up the crown. Excellent dark red color. One crack. No tip repair - an excellent tip. Extra wide at 1-1/4". No restoration. An excellent quality, collector's Spinosaurus tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. A tooth from a large Spinosaurus!
M1230 Size: 4-1/2" (1-1/4" wide)
Note - Adding 11 new Spinosaurus teeth added in October 2024. Link to Spinosaurus teeth.
Learn More - Spinosaurus aegyptiacus$495.00
A GEM QUALITY Spinosaurus aegyptiacus tooth from the Kem Kem region of Morocco. A November Fossil of the Month. Highest quality enamel with well preserved and pronounced grooves running up the crown. Excellent red color. No cracks. No tip wear - an excellent tip. Extra wide at 1-1/8". No restoration. An excellent quality, collector's Spinosaurus tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. A Perfect tooth from a large Spinosaurus!
M1233 Size: 2-1/2" (1-1/8" wide)
Note - Adding 11 new Spinosaurus teeth added in October 2024. Link to Spinosaurus teeth.
Learn More - Triceratops$550.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A dentary (lower jaw) tooth. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with nice color / patina. The chewing surface measures 1-1/4”. This tooth has no tip wear. The root surface is very gnarly. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent Triceratops tooth. The BEST!!
DC01 SIZE: 1-3/4"
Note - Adding 18 new Triceratops teeth in October 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Triceratops$525.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A maxillary (upper jaw) tooth. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with nice color / patina. The chewing surface measures 1”. This tooth has no tip wear. The root surface is very gnarly. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent Triceratops tooth. The BEST!!
DC02 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 18 new Triceratops teeth in October 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
- Cave Leopard - Panthera pardus spelaea$850.00
A rare Top Quality fossil Cave Leopard toe tooth (Panthera pardus spelaea) from Romania. An October Fossil of the Month The Cave Leopard lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia during the Ice Age. A perfect four bone toe. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age.
Name: Panthera pardus spelaea Age: Late Pleistocene
Location: Carpathian Mountains, Romania
R591 SIZE: 9-1/2"
Note: Added 17 Ice Age / Cave Bear items in October 2024. Link -> Ice Age Fossils
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