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
- Parotodus benedeni - South Carolina$1,250.00
An EXTRA LARGE, very rare, GEM Quality Parotodus benedeni tooth with a massive root from Ridgeville., So. Carolina. A Miocene-Pliocene age tooth from the Hawthorne Fm. Nice Tan color. Lateral tooth. A May Fossil of the Month. Highest quality enamel with raxor sharp edges and a "needle-like" sharp tip. Root is complete, very thick (11/16"), nicely articulated, and a very small hydration crack. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very difficult tooth to locate. Rare location. A GEM for the collector who needs the best.
SC860 SIZE: 2-5/8"+
Adding 15 So. Caroilna Parotodus benedeni teeth in May 2025. -> Link to SC Parotodus benedeni teeth.
Learn More - Erbenochile erbeni$2,495.00
An incredibly prepared, GEM QUALITY Erbenochile erbeni trilobite, the "Big Eyes" trilobite. An April Fossil of the Month. German preparation. A very ornate design with thorax spines and incredible "tower" compound eyes! The massive eyes provided 360 degree visual coverage and allowed this trilobite to see behind itself over the thorax. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A very rare species! An Early Devonian (410 mya) trilobite from the Jbel Gara el Zguilma area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Definitely one of my favorites! Authenticity guaranteed. This is a very special spiny trilobite. Note - specimen weights 1.6 lbs. International orders may require supplemental postage. Please inquire.
XM43 Size: 1-3/4" straight line (1-3/16" wide)
Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025. Link to Moroccan trilobites.
Learn More - Drotops megamanicus$750.00
"The CLASSIC BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A LARGE, TOP QUALITY Drotops megamanicus trilobite on original matrix. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. Preparation is excellent with all original colors and no restoration. Incredible detail and completeness. Color is the natural black shell. Compound eyes are exceptionally preserved showing center dimples (see photos). All natural - an incredible display piece - only minor prep touch up requried. Middle Devonian age. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. A TOP QUIALITY BIG Moroccan trilobite from Issoumour, Alnif area. A fantastic Drotops megamanicus specimen. One of the best that I have offered! Note - specimen wights 2.7 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.
XM51 Size: 4-3/4" (2-5/8" Wide)
Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025. Link to Moroccan trilobites.
- Tyrannosaur tooth - Canada$3,250.00
An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality Albertosaurus rooted tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 2-9/16" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Excellent anterior and posterior serrations. Serrated to the tip. One crack. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Horseshoe Canyon Fm. (Horsethief Member) , Alberta, Canada. An excellent Albertosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. A very rare collector's rooted Albertosaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Disposition number 000028-0000029.
DY21c SIZE: 2-9/16"
Note - Adding 17 Canadian bones & teeth in April 2025. Link to Canadian Dinosaur fossils catalog
- Parotodus benedeni - Lee Creek$975.00
An EXTRA LARGE TOP QUALITY very rare Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. A March Fossil of the Month. Lateral tooth. The crown has sharp cutting edges. Excellent BLUE color with a brown root and bourlette. The root is ~3/4" thick and shows typical hydration cracks. This Parotodus tooth was found in the Yorktown Formation (Pliocene age). No repair or restoration. A very special, rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC101 Size: 2-13/16"
Note - Adding 6 Lee Creek P benedeni teeth in March 2025. Link to LC P. benedeni teeth
Learn More - Parotodus benedeni - Lee Creek$1,095.00
An EXTRA LARGE TOP QUALITY very rare Parotodus benedeni tooth from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina. A March Fossil of the Month. Lateral tooth. The crown has sharp cutting edges. Excellent BLUE color with a tan root and bourlette. The root is ~11/16" thick and shows small hydration cracks. This Parotodus tooth was found in the Yorktown Formation (Pliocene age). No repair or restoration. A very special, rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
LC102 Size: 2-11/16"
Note - Adding 6 Lee Creek P benedeni teeth in March 2025. Link to LC P. benedeni teeth
Learn More - Nanotyrannus lancensis$895.00
A LARGE, TOP QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis tooth from the western US. A March Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 1-1/2" (straight line). The enamel quality is exceptional. Excellent color! The posterior serrations are excellent. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Perkins Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's Nano tooth.
DN02 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 24 Nanotyrannus teeth in March 2025 -> Link to Nano Teeth
Learn More - Nanotyrannus lancensis$450.00
A LARGE, TOP QUALITY serrated Nanotyrannus lancensis premaxillary tooth from the western US. A March Fossil of the Month. The premaxillary teeth were the front teeth, have a "D" shaped base, and were not large. Most Nano premaxillary teeth are non-serrate. This Nano has strong serrations - rare. The right side serrations have some wear or damage. This tooth measures 7/8" (straight line). The enamel is excellent quality. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Custer Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's Nano tooth.
DN25 SIZE: 7/8"
Note - Adding 24 Nanotyrannus teeth in March 2025 -> Link to Nano Teeth
Learn More - Stegosaurus plate$17,500.00
An ultra rare Top Quality, Stegosaurus plate. A February Fossil of the Month. This Stegosaurus plate is good sized and measures 17-1/2" wide x 13" high. The bone quality is exceptional with a black color. Excellent overall condition. There is limited crack fill, but there is no restoration. This is a large and all natural specimen. Stegosaurus was an iconic quadruped herbivore recognized by these plates lining its neck, back and tail during the late Jurassic. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A very rare collector's specimen! Note - This specimen has a custom steel display stand as shown. This specimen weighs 19 lbs. A supplemental shipping fee will be required for international orders.
STEG1 SIZE: 17-1/2" wide x 13" height (plate base is 2-1/2" thick) ; Height on display stand: 18"
- Allosaurus fragilis$8,250.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality, Allosaurus fragilis fully rooted tooth from the Morrison Fm. A February Fossil of the Month. This Allosaurus tooth measures 4". The enamel is highest quality. Great rich black color. Excellent overall condition and serrations. Minor crack fill on root. No repair or restoration. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic with large teeth designed to slash predators. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Moffat Co., Colorado. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display frame is included. My BEST rooted Allosaurus tooth. You don't see a top quality rooted tooth very often! A rare collector's rooted teeth.
DL02 SIZE: 4" (1-1/2" crown) (7/8" wide)
Note - Adding 4 Allosaurus teeth / bones in February 2025. Link to Allosaurus teeth
Learn More - Allosaurus fragilis PM$5,995.00
An ULTRA RARE Top Quality, Allosaurus fragilis rooted premaxillary (front) tooth from the Morrison Fm. A February Fossil of the Month. This Allosaurus tooth measures 3-1/4". The enamel is high quality. Great rich brown color. Excellent overall condition and serrations. Extra wide and fully inflated. There is a wear facet on the tip (typical for Allosaurus PM teeth). Normal minor crack fill. No repair or restoration. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic with large teeth designed to slash predators. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Moffat Co., Colorado. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame is included. A rare collector's quality rooted premaxillary tooth.
DL10 SIZE: 3-1/4" x 11/16" wide (1/1/2" crown)
Note - Adding 4 Allosaurus teeth / bones in February 2025. Link to Allosaurus teeth
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus skull section$6,500.00
An ULTRA RARE Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis skull section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A February Fossil of the Month. This is a post orbital skull section covered with 12+ spikes. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes. These spikes and nodes were part of the Pachy skull. This skull section has exceptional color and patina. Note the incredible blood grooves in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. An exceptional collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus skull section. You don't see these skull pieces very often. Two spike tips are repaired. Authenticity guaranteed. A very special Packy skull section display piece.
DP37 SIZE: 5" x 2" wide x 2" height
Note - Adding 6 new Pachy spikes / teeth in February 2025. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
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