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 - 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"
- 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
Learn More - Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Manus Claw$17,500.00
A LARGE, Ultra Rare, GEM QUALITY Spinosaurus aegyptiacus hand (manus) claw from the Kem Kem region of Morocco. A February Fossil of the Month. An exceptional manus claw with fantastic color and patina. A wide and heavy claw. No breaks. The surface is exceptional with no pitting, nicks or wear! The articulated end is complete with an excellent surface. Fully inflated. No repair or restoration. 100% natural which is extremely rare for a Spinosurus claw. An exceptional quality, collector's claw. One of the finest quality manus claws that I have seen in many years. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame will be included. I do not see fine quality Spinosaurus claws very often. Spinosaurus claws with this quality are quite rare! Museum Quality. The Best of the BEST! Sorry - No discounts.
M1250 Size: ~5" (straightline) ; 6-3/4" (curve) ; 1-3/4" (proximal end height)
Note - Adding 2 top quality Spinosaurus manus claws in February 2025. -> Link to Spinosaurus fossils
Learn More - Alopias palatasi - Virginia$1,295.00
An ultra rare, LARGE Top Quality Alopias palatasi shark tooth, the extinct serrated Giant Thresher, from the Nottoway River, Virginia. A January Fossil of the Month. This is a Virginia Red Site tooth with excellent copper-red color. Excellent preservation and condition. Perfect serrations. A Miocene tooth. These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in top quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. An extra large size red site tooth! I have seen less than ten Alopias palatasi in 30 years.
VA31 SIZE: 1-9/16"
Posting 3 rare Virginia shark teeth in January 2025. Link to Virginia teeth.
Learn More - Alopias palatasi - Virginia$975.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Alopias palatasi shark tooth, the extinct serrated Giant Thresher, from the Nottoway River, Virginia. A January Fossil of the Month. A Viriginia Red Site tooth with good copper-red color. Excellent preservation and condition. A Miocene tooth. These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in high quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. A large size red site tooth! I have seen less than ten in 30 years.
VA32 SIZE: 1"
Posting 3 rare Virginia shark teeth in January 2025. Link to Virginia teeth.
Learn More - Parotodus benedeni - Virginia$950.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Parotodus benedeni shark tooth, the extinct False Mako shark, from the Nottoway River, Virginia. A January fossil of the Month. This is a Virginia Red Sire tooth with a great dep red color. Excellent preservation and condition. A Pliocene tooth. These teeth are not commonly found and seen. A rare collectors' tooth in high quality condition. Try finding one of these teeth! Authenticity guaranteed.
VA51 SIZE: 2-7/16"
Posting 3 rare Virginia shark teeth in January 2025. Link to Virginia teeth.
Learn More - Crinoid - Scyphocrinites elegans$450.00
Two EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Scyphocrinites elegans crinoids from Alnif, southeastern Morocco. A January Fossil of the Month. The Scyphocrinites crinoid was a floating variety which was attached to a holdfast air bladder that supported multiple stems and calyx ("flower"). This large crinoid has a bulbous calyx with incredible detail and the calyxs are large. These crinoids make fantastic display pieces. Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. A steel display stand comes with this crinoid. Matrix size: 17" x 14". Note - Weighs 18 lbs - international shipping charge supplement required. Note - International customers will have discounted shipping. Please inquire.
M2053 CALYX SIZE: 7" x 8"
Name: Scyphocrinites elegans Age: Upper Silurian (420 MMYA) Location: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco
Note - Posting 2 crinoids in January 2025. Link to Crinoids
- Crinoid - Scyphocrinites elegans$425.00
An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Scyphocrinites elegans crinoid from Alnif, southeastern Morocco. A January Fossil of the Month. The Scyphocrinites crinoid was a floating variety which was attached to a holdfast air bladder that supported multiple stems and calyx ("flower"). This large crinoid has a bulbous calyx with incredible detail and the calyxs are large. These crinoids make fantastic display pieces. Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. A steel display stand comes with this crinoid. Matrix size: 15" x 13". Note - Weighs 14 lbs - international shipping charge supplement required. Note - International customers will have discounted shipping. Please inquire.
M2057 CALYX SIZE: 6-1/2" x 8"
Name: Scyphocrinites elegans Age: Upper Silurian (420 MMYA) Location: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco
Note - Posting 2 crinoids in January 2025. Link to Crinoids
Learn More - 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.