Fossil of the Month - Complete Listing

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 teethBIG 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

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  1. Leptoceratops
    $475.00

    An EXTRA LARGE, VERY RARE, Top Quality, rooted Leptoceratops gracilis tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. Leptoceratops is a smaller "ceratopsian" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance formations. There small size and small horns made them relatively easy prey and their population size was quite small compared to other herbivores. The enamel is high quality with nice color and patina. The chewing surface is well preserved with an unusual rounded wear facet. Leptoceratops commonly have wear facets on their teeth.  No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent rooted BIG Leptoceratops tooth! 

    DQ01         SIZE: 1-3/8"   (straight line)   

    Note - Adding 10 rare Leptoceratops teeth in May 2023.       Link to Ceratopian fossils catalog

     

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  2. Acheroraptor temertyorum (Raptor)
    $325.00

    A RARE, EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Acheroraptor temertyorum (raptor) tooth. Acheroraptor temertyorum is one of two recently described Hell Creek Fm. raptors. A May Fossil of rthe Month. This tooth is 9/16" which is an extra large size. The enamel is excellent with a great brown color. Multiple prominent longitudinal "ribs" run the length of the crown. Excellent large posterior and small anterior serrations. See unique crown characteristic discussion below. No cracks. No repair. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Butte Co., So. Dakota. Note - 2013 Acheroraptor description paper attached belowAuthenticity guaranteed. This is your chance to own a rare, XL top quality Acheroraptor temertyorum tooth.  Note - A gem jar will be included as photographed.

    DR01       SIZE: 9/16"

    Note - Adding 9 new Acheroraptor teeth in May 2023      Link to Raptor (Dromaeosaur) catalog.

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  3. Araucaria mirabilis
    $1,295.00

    An ultra rare group of two associated TOP QUALITY Araucaria mirabilis pine cone specimens from Argentina. A May Fossil of the Month. These cones were found side by side and remain on their original natural matrix. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows both great interior and exterior detail. The internal detail is exceptional. Rare short stem sections are present. An incredible pair of associated natural pine cones. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new Argentine pine cone specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! These cones come from an old collection. Specmen sits nicely on its flat base and makes a fantastic display piece!  Note - this specimen weighs 1.75 lbs. and will require supplemental postage for international customers. 

     X301     Size: 2-5/8" x 2-1/8"   &   2-1/8" x 2-1/8"

    Note - Adding 7 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in May 2023.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

     

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  4. Thalassocnus - Swimming Sloth
    $575.00

    An ultra rare, Thalassocnus, a Swimming Sloth, manus (hand) claw from the Bahia Inglesia Formation, Copiapo, Chile. A May Fossil of the Month. This sloth lived on the west coast of So. America during the late Miocene age. This claw is a near complete with minor erosion along the upper edge and back end. Both areas have minor restoration. Fantastic color and preservation. Authenticity guaranteed. I have not seen a swimming sloth claw for sale before. This is all of the sloth material that I have from 15 years ago! A rare collector's claw. This is my one and only hand claw!

    C931          Size: 2-1/2"  (1-1/8" height, 7/16" wide)

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  5. Triceratops Horn
    $19,950.00

    A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus brow horn from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A May 2023 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 and excellent color & natural patina. Fantastic surface articualtion. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn. Plus this horn includes most of the orbital which is quite rare - a very complete specimen. The preparation of the horn was fairly basic and simple - some minor crack fill and approximately 1" of the tip end was restored which is very minimal restoration for a horn. This is not a horn that is 20 - 30% or more putty which you most often see. It comes with a custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Butte Co., So. Dakota . Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality. 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! A great display size. Note - International buyers will incur some shipping cost.            

    DC51      SIZE: 22" (straight line) ;  (18.5" height on stand)

    Note - Adding 19 new Triceratops fossils in May 2023.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog

     

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  6. Stegoceras validum - Skull Dome
    $4,250.00

    An ultra rare Top Quality Stegoceras validum dome (frontoparietal skull bone) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Stegoceras is a smaller sized pachycephalosaurid dinosaur, and like Pachycephalosaurus, it is a dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. This is excellent quality juvenile dome with good color / patina. No cracks or restoration. There is a small sheer on the left side that occured prior to fossilization since it has the natural patina. Otherwise a complete dome. An ultra rare Stegoceras dome!  Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Stegoceras dome. Comes with a Riker display case. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see Stegoceras domes very often. A special piece! (Photo series = top, bottom, right side, left side, and rear).

    DP50       SIZE: 2-5/8" x 2"   (1-1/2" thick)  

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

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  7. Pachycephalosaurus spike
    $1,750.00

    A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis spike from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. A complete spike with excellent articulation. 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 spike has exceptional color / patina. The blood grooves are still present in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. Note - the excellent articulated skull surface on the base of the spike. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus spike. You don't see these skull pieces very often. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. My BEST Pachy spike remaining from the "Rancher's collection"!

    DP31       SIZE: 1-5/8" Height   (Base: 2" x 1-3/8") 

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

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  8. Cave Bear skull
    $13,950.00

    A rare EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality fossil Cave Bear (Urusus spelaeus) skull from the Carpathian Mountains, Romania. An April of the Month. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An excellent cave bear tooth. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age! Essentially no repair or restoration with minor repair above the upper jaw canine & incisor teeth only. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect skull. One of the largest top quality Cave Bear skull that I have seen. Very clean with great color. Skull comes with a custom steel display stand as shown. Note - shipping weight is approximately 25 lbs. An international shipping charge is required.

    Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene     

    Location:  Carpathian Mountains, Romania

    R500            SIZE: 19" Length  ;  10-1/2" Wide  ;  18" Height on stand.

    Note: Posted 13 new Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in April 2023.  Link -> Cave Bear Fossils

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  9. Otodus megalodon Copper Red Site
    $5,750.00

    An ultra rare, BIG Top Quality Classic Red Site Otodus (Carcharocles) megalodon from the Meherrin River, North Carolina. This Meg is an incredible upper jaw anterior tooth. An April Fossil of the Month. NC001 has exceptional copper-red color. Fantastic red color! The enamel is the highest quality with exceptional gloss. The serrations are sharp and 100% complete with an excellent tip serration. Bourlette is brown and mostly dentin layer. The root is extra wide (4-1/2"), nicely articulated, and complete. You rarely see a BIG copper red colored Megalodon tooth that has a 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. A very special BIG Meg tooth. An ultra rare top quality 6"+ Meherrin River tooth!

    NC001         SIZE: 6-1/16"   (4-3/4" wide)

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

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  10. Carcharodon hubbelli
    $575.00

    An EXTRA LARGE, rare TOP QUALITY, Great White shark transition tooth, Carcharodon hubbelli. A lower jaw anterior tooth. An April Fossil of the Month. This C. hubbelli tooth has small serrations at the base of the cutting edge that disappear towards the tip. This tooth has an excellent tan colored crown and tan root. Fantastic color! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional Great White transition form!  It will be extremely difficult to locate Carcharodon hubbelli since there is no new supply. Museum Quality. A good tooth to pair with GW tooth (C. cacharias) C204 for a transition set.

    C202T           SIZE: 2-1/2"

    Note - Adding 10 new C. hubbelli (GW transition) teeth in April 2023      Link to GW Transition Teeth

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  11. Carcharodon carcharias
    $725.00

    An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Great White shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from Chile. An April Fossil of the Month. This tooth has a tan colored crown, a distinct gum line, and a brown root. Fantastic color! Highest quality enamel with no hydration cracks and no peeling. Serrations are large with a good tip serration. Extra wide! Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. An EXCELLENT collector's Great White tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see these big GW teeth any more...

    C201        Size: 2-13/16"   (1-15/16" wide)

    Note - Adding 25 Chilean Great White teeth in April 2023       Link to Great White shark teeth

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  12. Cleoniceras sp.
    $400.00

    An EXTRA LARGE, incredible whole polished Cleoniceras ammonite showing the intricate external chamber structure. An April Fossil of the Month. A gorgeous Cretaceous ammonite from Madagascar. Authenticity guaranteed. A great gift item. A chrome easel stand is included with this ammonite. Note - this item weighs more than 3.75 lbs. An international shipping charge will apply. 

    X201       Size: 8-1/2"  (~2" wide)

    Note - Adding 20 Madagascar ammonites in April 2023  -->   Link to Madagascar ammonites

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