Stegosaurus fossil, $44.6 million, Sotheby’s

A 150-million-year-old stegosaurus specimen discovered in Colorado in 2022, named “Apex.” 11 feet tall and 27 feet long, sold for $44.6 million at a Natural History Auction held July 17th by Sotheby’s in New York City. It was the most valuable fossil ever sold at auction. Also, a lunar meteorite in the shape of a sphere achieved $40,800; a multi-fish triptych mural went for $38,400; a set of Neanderthal tools made $22,800; and a large iridescent ammonite realized $72,000.