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An EXTRA LARGE, rare shark vertebra. The vertebra remains in the original Round Mountain silt matrix - an excellent display piece. Very good preservation and color

ST953                 SIZE: 1-3/4"

A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis node cluster from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes (2+ nodes). This spike has excellent color / patina with exceptional surface articulation. The blood grooves are still present in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. This is a node cluster with a large node surrounded by a group of small nodes. Note -  the excellent articulated skull surface on the base of the node. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent and very rare collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus node cluster. You don't see these skull pieces very often. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very special piece - my best cluster!

DP33  BoP     SIZE: 2" H  (Base: 1-7/8"  x  1-3/8")

Note - Adding 6 new Pachy spikes / nodes in August 2020.       Link to Pachy fossils catalog

"The Collector's Guide to Fossil Sharks and Rays From the Cretaceous of Texas"  is a must have book for collectors and professionals for the Cretaceous teeth of Texas and elsewhere. Very comprehensive with incredible photos. 204 pages. One of my favorites!  Note - an intenational shipping surcharge will be required for qualified free shipping orders.

BB12           Size: 8-1/2" x 11"

A rare, Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Another June 2018 Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An exceptional manus claw. Highest quality rich brown color and patina. This specimen has incredible perservation with exceptional surfaces - no pitting, nicks or wear - superb surface articulation! There is some professional restoration which is typical for a big Anzu wyliei manus claw. The tip has a small section repaired and the proximal edge has a small triangular area repaired which starts at the center of proximal surface (see photo). A high quality, collector's claw from one of my favorite collecting sites. Note - 2014 Anzu wyleii description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyliei claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana.  Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. One of my favorites! Note - a Riker frame will be included.

DA01 BoP     Size: 3-7/8" (always straightline) (Note - 1-7/8" height at the proximal end!)

Note - Adding four Anzu wyliei claws in June 2018.       Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

Our 2nd November FOTM is a GEM quality, rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone specimen from Argentina. Extra large stem. Exceptional definition. Only slightly compressed. One of the finest pine cones that I have seen! No repair (that goes for all of the pine cones). This ultra rare cone is from an old collection with no new supply available. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorites. Best of the BEST!

X320  BoP       Size: 3-3/8" H    2-3/8" Wide

An EXTRA LARGE, HIGH QUALITY Megalodon - upper jaw tooth from West Java, Indonesia. This tooth remains on its original limestone matrix - very unique. This Megalodon has an excellent tan colored crown and a golden tan & brown tan colored bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Excellent color! The serrations are razor sharp with a good tip serration. The root is near complete with no pits that happens with most West Java Megs. Miocene Age. No repair or restoration. Authenticity Guaranteed. A great display piece.

IN46        Size: 5"  

Note - Adding 15 HQ Indonesian Megalodon Teeth in November 2020.  ->   Link to HQ Indonesian Megs

A FOTM is back. A GREEN TOP QUALITY, EXTRA LARGE Megalodon upper jaw PRINCIPAL ANTERIOR tooth from the So. Edisto River, So. Carolina. A fantastic green colored crown with tan color approaching the tip, and the serration color fades to a charcoal gray color. Very cool colors! High quality enamel. The bourlette is brown.The serrations show some wear, and are essentially complete with a good tip serration. Very good serrations for a big Meg. The root is nicely articulated with a nice brown color. Excellent symmetry. This is an excellent big Meg. Weighs more than 1 lb. NO repair! AN EXCEPTIONAL BIG GREEN MEG from So. Edisto River. MUSEUM QUALITY. The BEST of the BEST! Be sure to see all of our Fossil Tooth of the Month selections!

SC064                 SIZE: 6-1/4" (4-1/2'' W)

A very rare, TOP QUALITY Parotodus benedeni tooth from Lee Creek mine, No. Carolina. AN EXCEPTIONAL, Rare Collector's tooth! The BEST of the BEST! When was the last time you saw a top quality, large LC Beni? A very special, rare collector's tooth. My last one!   

LC108            Size: 2-5/8"

An ultra rare, Top Quality Classic Red Site Otodus megalodon from the Meherrin River, North Carolina. This Meg is an excellent upper jaw anterior tooth. NC002 has a rich copper-red color. The enamel is the high quality with good gloss. The serrations are large with a worn tip serration. Bourlette is black and composed of the dentin layer. The root is complete and nicely articulated. Note - you rarely see a copper red colored Megalodon tooth that has a top quality crown and serrations and a complete root - a top tooth from this site! NO repair or restoration. An old collection piece from the rarest location to find a top quality Megalodon tooth - rarer than Chile, Peru, Bone Valley, etc. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - This tooth comes with a custom display stand as shown in the final photo.

NC002         SIZE: 5-5/8"   (3-13/16" wide)

Adding 5 NC Copper-Red Megalodon teeth in April 2023.  Link to NC Red Megalodon teeth.

A Large, Good Quality Carcharocles megalodon from offshore Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. This Meg is an upper jaw anterior tooth The enamel is good quality. Bourlette is brown and essentially complete.The root is complete. No repair or restoration. This is a good quality Atlantic ocean Megalodon tooth from this offshore site. Authenticity guaranteed.       

NC035         SIZE: 4-7/8"   

Note - Adding 6 new offshore No. Carolina Megs in November 2019  ->  Link to NC Megs

A beautifully prepared, TOP QUALITY Koneprusia dahmani spiny trilobite. One of the collector's favorite spiny trilobites. A November Fossil of the Month. Koneprusia dahmani is an unusual looking species with three rows of long spines run down its back. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural bronze colored shell with excellent luster.  A very difficult species to prepare. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Good size. A scarce species! One of the ultimate Middle Devonian (380 mya) spiny trilobite from the Foum Zguid, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites!  Museum Quality. Note - specimen weights 1.7 lbs. International orders may require supplemental postage added to Free Shipping. Please inquire.  

XM77          Size: 1-5/8"   (1-1/16")

Adding 9 top quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A High Quality Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis tooth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. The enamel is good quality with nice color / patina. Typical wear faucet from grinding on opposing teeth. Note - high center ridge and crown assymetry (see Pachy maxillary teeth differentiation discussion below). Note the nice crown wave on the right side. No cracks or restoration. An ultra rare Pachy tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured. Authenticity guaranteed.

DP04       SIZE: 5/16"   

Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws and teeth in April 2023.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog